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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.

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.
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Copper +605.6%
Contains more Manganese +3363.6%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +644.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Selenium +367.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Copper +605.6%
Contains more Manganese +3363.6%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +644.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Selenium +367.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 30

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1809.8%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1809.8%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2497.2%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Protein +482.5%
Contains more Fats +224.4%
Contains more Other +283.6%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
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 Carbs +2497.2%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Protein +482.5%
Contains more Fats +224.4%
Contains more Other +283.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.3%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Edam Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 1.43g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 24.99g Edam
Fats 8.57g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 37.14g 1.43g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 18.57g 1.43g Edam
Calcium 86mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.26mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 29mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 72mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 115mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 129mg 812mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.254mg 0.036mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.011mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 286IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.24mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.037mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.082mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 34µg 16µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 21mg 89mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 17.572g 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 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.665g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
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?
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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. 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.