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

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Differences between ice cream sandwich and oatmeal

  • Ice cream sandwich has more copper, while oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 71% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is 61, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice cream sandwich and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +284.8%
Contains more IronIron +2192.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.3%
~equal in Calcium ~80mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.62mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~77mg

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +935.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81%
Contains more FatsFats +530.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.3%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
Contains more WaterWater +71.8%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +580.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +433.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.26mg 5.96mg 71%
Copper 0.254mg 0.066mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.29mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.426g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.26mg 12%
Fats 8.57g 1.36g 11%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.226g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.025mg 9%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.558mg 8%
Calories 237kcal 68kcal 8%
Carbs 37.14g 11.67g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.391g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.215mg 5%
Vitamin A 86µg 130µg 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Protein 4.29g 2.37g 4%
Selenium 3.1µg 5µg 3%
Folate 34µg 44µg 3%
Sodium 129mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.317mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 115mg 61mg 2%
Calcium 86mg 80mg 1%
Phosphorus 72mg 77mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.4µg 1%
Choline 8mg 4.7mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 0.46g N/A
Zinc 0.6mg 0.62mg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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 Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.