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Ice cream sandwich vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ice cream sandwich and English muffin?

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, and Vitamin A RAE, however, English muffin is richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • English muffin's daily need coverage for Sodium is 15% more.
  • English muffin has less Cholesterol.

We used Ice cream sandwich and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 Calcium +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Copper +96.9%
Contains more Iron +242.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Copper +96.9%
Contains more Iron +242.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.357

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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566
Equal in Folate - 37
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% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566
Equal in Folate - 37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +376.1%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Other +118.2%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +376.1%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Other +118.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +781.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +781.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

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 English muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 4.29g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 8.57g 1.8g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 46g English muffin
Calories 237kcal 235kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 86mg 52mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.26mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 115mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 129mg 464mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.254mg 0.129mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.357mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 286IU 0IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.566mg
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 34µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.04µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 2.317g 0.259g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 0.302g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.888g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich English muffin
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%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.