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

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What are the main differences between ice cream sandwich and edam?

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in copper, while edam is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
  • Edam has 7 times less copper than ice cream sandwich. Ice cream sandwich has 0.254mg of copper, while edam has 0.036mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in cholesterol.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index (61) than edam (27).

We used Ice cream sandwich and Cheese, edam types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more CopperCopper +605.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3363.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.5%
Contains more IronIron +69.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +644.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +367.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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%
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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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1809.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2497.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +482.5%
Contains more FatsFats +224.4%
Contains more OtherOther +283.6%

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
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.3%

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 Edam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.317g 17.572g 69%
Phosphorus 72mg 536mg 66%
Calcium 86mg 731mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 1.54µg 62%
Protein 4.29g 24.99g 41%
Fats 8.57g 27.8g 30%
Sodium 129mg 812mg 30%
Zinc 0.6mg 3.75mg 29%
Copper 0.254mg 0.036mg 24%
Cholesterol 21mg 89mg 23%
Selenium 3.1µg 14.5µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.389mg 19%
Vitamin A 86µg 243µg 17%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.011mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 8.125g 14%
Carbs 37.14g 1.43g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.665g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.082mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.037mg 6%
Calories 237kcal 357kcal 6%
Folate 34µg 16µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.076mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Iron 0.26mg 0.44mg 2%
Potassium 115mg 188mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.281mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.3µg 1%
Choline 8mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 1.43g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 18.57g 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam 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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.