Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

How are ice cream sandwich and asparagus different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in manganese, copper, and calcium; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for asparagus is 34% higher.
  • Asparagus has a lower glycemic index (32) than ice cream sandwich (61).

Ice cream sandwich and Asparagus, raw are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Ice cream sandwich vs Asparagus infographic
Infographic link

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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more IronIron +723.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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%
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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3100%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.141mg

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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95%
Contains more FatsFats +7041.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +857.2%
Contains more OtherOther +89.7%
Contains more WaterWater +90.6%

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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4444%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.3µg 41.6µg 34%
Iron 0.26mg 2.14mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.05g 15%
Fats 8.57g 0.12g 13%
Calories 237kcal 20kcal 11%
Carbs 37.14g 3.88g 11%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.04g 10%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.158mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0g 7%
Copper 0.254mg 0.189mg 7%
Calcium 86mg 24mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 2mg 6%
Folate 34µg 52µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.091mg 5%
Vitamin A 86µg 38µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.13mg 5%
Protein 4.29g 2.2g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.978mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.143mg 3%
Phosphorus 72mg 52mg 3%
Potassium 115mg 202mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Selenium 3.1µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.274mg 1%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.54mg 1%
Choline 8mg 16mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 1.88g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.141mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Asparagus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus 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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.