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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 from 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.

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 Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Copper +1109.5%
Contains more Manganese +6250%
Contains more Calcium +140.7%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.4%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.7%
Equal in Potassium - 105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Copper +1109.5%
Contains more Manganese +6250%
Contains more Calcium +140.7%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.4%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.7%
Equal in Potassium - 105

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +753.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1405.8%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +580%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.213
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +753.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1405.8%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +580%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1121.7%
Contains more Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +51.5%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Equal in Other - 1.02
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +1121.7%
Contains more Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +51.5%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Equal in Other - 1.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.3%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Ice cream sandwich Ricotta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 3.04g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 8.57g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 37.14g 3.04g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 174kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 86mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.26mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 115mg 105mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 129mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 0.6mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.254mg 0.021mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.006mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 286IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.11mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.013mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.104mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 34µg 12µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 21mg 51mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 8.295g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.385g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.