Ice cream sandwich vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ice cream sandwich and nachos?
- Ice cream sandwich is richer in copper and manganese, while nachos are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B6, fiber, selenium, and potassium.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 25% higher.
- Nachos have 4 times less copper than ice cream sandwich. Ice cream sandwich has 0.254mg of copper, while nachos have 0.064mg.
- Ice cream sandwich is lower in sodium.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than ice cream sandwich (61).
We used Ice cream sandwich and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 more CalciumCalcium | +36.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +296.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +214.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +188.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +43.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1620% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +920% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +667.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1384.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +230% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.661g | 14.02g | 28% |
Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 4.08mg | 25% |
Copper | 0.254mg | 0.064mg | 21% |
Fats | 8.57g | 21.5g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.272g | 5.04g | 18% |
Phosphorus | 72mg | 198mg | 18% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 19.3µg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.215mg | 14% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.2g | 13% |
Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
Selenium | 3.1µg | 8.6µg | 10% |
Vitamin A | 86µg | 5µg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.381mg | 0.187mg | 8% |
Sodium | 129mg | 313mg | 8% |
Potassium | 115mg | 362mg | 7% |
Iron | 0.26mg | 0.75mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
Folate | 34µg | 10µg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 21mg | 3mg | 6% |
Calories | 237kcal | 343kcal | 5% |
Choline | 8mg | 26.4mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 42mg | 3% |
Calcium | 86mg | 63mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.111mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
Caffeine | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.07µg | 1% |
Carbs | 37.14g | 34.91g | 1% |
Saturated fat | 2.317g | 2.173g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
Protein | 4.29g | 4.32g | 0% |
Net carbs | 37.14g | 31.71g | N/A |
Sugar | 18.57g | 2.17g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater | +30.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +150.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.32g
~equal in
Carbs
~34.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.272 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +426.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.173g