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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 from Chocolate cake is 22% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Iron +519.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Selenium +283.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Iron +519.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +100.4%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Fats +76.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.8%
Contains more Other +63.6%
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 Water +100.4%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Fats +76.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.8%
Contains more Other +63.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.5%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 4.29g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 8.57g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 37.14g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 237kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 18.57g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 86mg 60mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.26mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 29mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 72mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 115mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 129mg 315mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.254mg 0.207mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.28mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 286IU 140IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.137mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 34µg 27µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 21mg 58mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 5.43g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream sandwich Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
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.