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Ice cream sandwich vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ice cream sandwich and brown rice

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in copper, calcium, folate, and vitamin B2, yet brown rice is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • Brown rice covers your daily manganese needs 26% more than ice cream sandwich.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +115.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.1%

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% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +15%
~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
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.6%
Contains more FatsFats +783.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.2%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +621.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Brown rice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.381mg 0.974mg 26%
Copper 0.254mg 0.106mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.366g 13%
Fats 8.57g 0.97g 12%
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg 10%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.26g 9%
Calcium 86mg 3mg 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.123mg 7%
Calories 237kcal 123kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.369g 6%
Folate 34µg 9µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.069mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.178mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.561mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Sodium 129mg 4mg 5%
Selenium 3.1µg 5.8µg 5%
Phosphorus 72mg 103mg 4%
Iron 0.26mg 0.56mg 4%
Carbs 37.14g 25.58g 4%
Protein 4.29g 2.74g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 39mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.17mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.71mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 115mg 86mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 23.98g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 0.24g N/A
Choline 8mg 9.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Brown rice
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
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.057g)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.