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

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Significant differences between ice cream sandwich and grapefruit

  • Ice cream sandwich has more copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and calcium; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Grapefruit covers your daily vitamin C needs 35% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is 61, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice cream sandwich and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +693.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +757.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1631.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +667.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.7mg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +457.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6021.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +248.4%
Contains more OtherOther +197.3%
Contains more WaterWater +80.1%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13205%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6211.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Grapefruit DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Copper 0.254mg 0.032mg 25%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.022mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.036g 15%
Fats 8.57g 0.14g 13%
Calories 237kcal 42kcal 10%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.021g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.031mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.204mg 9%
Carbs 37.14g 10.66g 9%
Phosphorus 72mg 18mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.02g 7%
Protein 4.29g 0.77g 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Calcium 86mg 22mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.043mg 6%
Folate 34µg 13µg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 5%
Selenium 3.1µg 0.1µg 5%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin A 86µg 58µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.13mg 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.053mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.26mg 0.08mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 135mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.262mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 6.89g N/A
Choline 8mg 7.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
5%
Grapefruit

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 - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.