Ice cream sandwich vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream sandwich and cream cheese
- Ice cream sandwich is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 89% more than ice cream sandwich.
- Ice cream sandwich contains 35 times more manganese than cream cheese. While ice cream sandwich contains 0.381mg of manganese, cream cheese contains only 0.011mg.
- The amount of sodium in ice cream sandwich is lower.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich and Cheese, cream.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +222.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1311.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3363.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +382.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1620.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +258.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +572.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +301.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.5% |
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Water
~52.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.272 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +234.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.317g | 20.213g | 81% |
| Fats | 8.57g | 34.44g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 101mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.018mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 86µg | 308µg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.661g | 8.907g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.381mg | 0.011mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 5.52g | 11% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 8.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.091mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 314mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.22µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.111mg | 0.023mg | 7% |
| Folate | 34µg | 9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.517mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 350kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 107mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.272g | 1.483g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.29g | 6.15g | 4% |
| Choline | 8mg | 27.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.14g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.57g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.896g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.