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

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What are the differences between Ice cream sandwich and Cracker?

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 57% more.
  • Cracker contains 2 times less Copper than Ice cream sandwich. Ice cream sandwich contains 0.254mg of Copper, while Cracker contains 0.104mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

We used Ice cream sandwich and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types 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 Magnesium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more Copper +144.2%
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.1%
Equal in Potassium - 118
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more Copper +144.2%
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.1%
Equal in Potassium - 118

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +274.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +5230.8%
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +274.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +5230.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1457.3%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Fats +208.4%
Contains more Carbs +65.1%
Contains more Other +126.4%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +1457.3%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Fats +208.4%
Contains more Carbs +65.1%
Contains more Other +126.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +478.2%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +478.2%

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 Cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 59g Cracker
Protein 4.29g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 8.57g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 37.14g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 237kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 18.57g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 0g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 86mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 0.26mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 115mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 129mg 726mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 0.49mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg 0.104mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 3.1µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 286IU 0IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 34µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 5.562g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.