Ice cream sandwich vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ice cream sandwich and ricotta
- Ice cream sandwich is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet ricotta is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ricotta is 30% higher.
- Ice cream sandwich contains 64 times more manganese than ricotta. Ice cream sandwich contains 0.381mg of manganese, while ricotta contains 0.006mg.
- Ice cream sandwich contains less cholesterol.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than ice cream sandwich.
Food types used in this article are Ice cream sandwich and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +163.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1109.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +367.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +753.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1405.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +580% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118.8% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1121.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.6% |
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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
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +490.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.317g | 8.295g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.021mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 14.5µg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.381mg | 0.006mg | 16% |
| Protein | 4.29g | 11.26g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.272g | 0.385g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 158mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 207mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.34µg | 12% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 3.04g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 51mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.104mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.111mg | 0.013mg | 8% |
| Fats | 8.57g | 12.98g | 7% |
| Folate | 34µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 1.16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 86µg | 120µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 174kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 8mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.661g | 3.627g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.14g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 115mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.57g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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