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

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What are the differences between ice cream sandwich and pizza?

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in copper; however, pizza is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% more.
  • Pizza contains 2 times less copper than ice cream sandwich. Ice cream sandwich contains 0.254mg of copper, while pizza contains 0.105mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less saturated fat.

We used Ice cream sandwich and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +853.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +541.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.36mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +740%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +415.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +105%
~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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +120%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.608g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 3.1µg 19.9µg 31%
Iron 0.26mg 2.48mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.39mg 23%
Phosphorus 72mg 216mg 21%
Sodium 129mg 598mg 20%
Copper 0.254mg 0.105mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.42µg 15%
Folate 34µg 93µg 15%
Protein 4.29g 11.39g 14%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.825mg 14%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Saturated fat 2.317g 4.465g 10%
Calcium 86mg 188mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Zinc 0.6mg 1.34mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 6.7µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 1.681g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.83mg 3%
Choline 8mg 16.4mg 2%
Potassium 115mg 172mg 2%
Vitamin A 86µg 69µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fats 8.57g 9.69g 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Calories 237kcal 266kcal 1%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.36mg 1%
Carbs 37.14g 33.33g 1%
Magnesium 29mg 24mg 1%
Cholesterol 21mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 2.608g 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.