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Ice cream sandwich vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ice cream sandwich and chocolate cake different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in copper; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, iron, selenium, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for choline for chocolate cake is 22% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than ice cream sandwich (61).

Ice cream sandwich and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +519.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +283.9%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +1505%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +100.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more FatsFats +76.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.8%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.5%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Choline 8mg 128.4mg 22%
Iron 0.26mg 1.61mg 17%
Selenium 3.1µg 11.9µg 16%
Saturated fat 2.317g 5.43g 14%
Cholesterol 21mg 58mg 12%
Fats 8.57g 15.1g 10%
Vitamin A 86µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 6.039g 8%
Sodium 129mg 315mg 8%
Calories 237kcal 371kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Phosphorus 72mg 106mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.16µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.213mg 5%
Carbs 37.14g 53.4g 5%
Copper 0.254mg 0.207mg 5%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.28mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 2.761g 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 86mg 60mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.141mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.137mg 3%
Folate 34µg 27µg 2%
Protein 4.29g 5.3g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.304mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.69mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.041mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 140mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 37.14g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 18.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.113g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.