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

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Significant differences between ice cream sandwich and onions

  • Ice cream sandwich has more copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, onions are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Ice cream sandwich covers your daily copper needs 24% more than onions.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is 61, while the glycemic index of onions is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice cream sandwich and Onions, raw.

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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%
Onion
Onion
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273.9%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +551.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +195.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%

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%
Onion
Onion
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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 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +328.6%
~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
Onion
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +290%
Contains more FatsFats +8470%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.6%
Contains more OtherOther +214.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.2%

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
Onion
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20369.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13264.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

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 Onion
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Onion DV% diff.
Copper 0.254mg 0.039mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.017g 15%
Fats 8.57g 0.1g 13%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.129mg 11%
Calories 237kcal 40kcal 10%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.042g 10%
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.027mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.116mg 9%
Carbs 37.14g 9.34g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.013g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.12mg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Phosphorus 72mg 29mg 6%
Calcium 86mg 23mg 6%
Protein 4.29g 1.1g 6%
Sodium 129mg 4mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 10mg 5%
Selenium 3.1µg 0.5µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.046mg 5%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.17mg 4%
Folate 34µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.123mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 146mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.4µg 1%
Iron 0.26mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 4.24g N/A
Choline 8mg 6.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 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 Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich 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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.