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

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The main differences between Ice cream sandwich and Gingerbread

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Gingerbread is richer in Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingerbread is 33% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Gingerbread. Ice cream sandwich contains 86µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Gingerbread contains 14µg.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ice cream sandwich and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
5
:
5
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Iron +1007.7%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +281.7%
Contains more Manganese +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +425.8%
Ice cream sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Iron +1007.7%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +281.7%
Contains more Manganese +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +425.8%

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.
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
5
:
7
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin A +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Equal in Folate - 33
Ice cream sandwich
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%
Gingerbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Equal in Folate - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
2
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3
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Water +74.6%
Contains more Fats +91.4%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.9
Ice cream sandwich
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +74.6%
Contains more Fats +91.4%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
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2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.6%
Ice cream sandwich
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 4.29g 3.9g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 8.57g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 37.14g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 237kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 18.57g Gingerbread
Calcium 86mg 71mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.26mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 29mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 72mg 54mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 115mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 129mg 327mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 0.39mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg 0.195mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 3.1µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 286IU 48IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 14µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 34µg 33µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 21mg 32mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 4.122g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.