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Ice cream sandwich vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ice cream sandwich and chestnut different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in vitamin A; however, chestnut is richer in vitamin C, copper, manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chestnut is 30% higher.

Ice cream sandwich and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +521.7%
Contains more IronIron +565.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +732.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.5%
Contains more FatsFats +521%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.8%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%
Contains more WaterWater +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +459%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream sandwich Chestnut
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Copper 0.254mg 0.472mg 24%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.854mg 21%
Potassium 115mg 715mg 18%
Iron 0.26mg 1.73mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.233mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.545g 12%
Fats 8.57g 1.38g 11%
Vitamin A 86µg 1µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.26g 9%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 54mg 6%
Selenium 3.1µg 6%
Calories 237kcal 131kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.476g 5%
Protein 4.29g 2g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.731mg 5%
Phosphorus 72mg 99mg 4%
Calcium 86mg 46mg 4%
Sodium 129mg 27mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Carbs 37.14g 27.76g 3%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.25mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.148mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.316mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Folate 34µg 38µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 18.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.