Ice cream sandwich vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ice cream sandwich and pound cake different?
- Ice cream sandwich is richer in copper and manganese, while pound cake is higher in iron, vitamin B12, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Ice cream sandwich covers your daily need for copper 24% more than pound cake.
- Ice cream sandwich contains 6 times more Copper than pound cake. Ice cream sandwich contains 0.254mg of Copper, while pound cake contains 0.042mg.
- Ice cream sandwich is lower in saturated Fat.
Ice cream sandwich and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +262.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +504.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +246.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +469.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.3% |
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 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +720% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +89% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +13.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 237kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 4.29g | 5g |
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| Fats | 8.57g | 13.96g |
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| Net carbs | 37.14g | 53.04g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 53.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 21mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 18.57g | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.43mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 129mg | 377mg |
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| Vitamin A | 286IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 86µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.381mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 3.1µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.111mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 8mg | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.317g | 4.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.661g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.272g | 3.419g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.494g)
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.