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

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What are the main differences between Ice cream sandwich and Salsa?

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, while Salsa is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Salsa's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.

We used Ice cream sandwich and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +252.9%
Contains more Copper +164.6%
Contains more Selenium +675%
Contains more Iron +761.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.8%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +252.9%
Contains more Copper +164.6%
Contains more Selenium +675%
Contains more Iron +761.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.8%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Folate +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.1%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Folate +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +186%
Contains more Fats +4185%
Contains more Carbs +430.6%
Contains more Water +83.4%
Contains more Other +45.5%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +186%
Contains more Fats +4185%
Contains more Carbs +430.6%
Contains more Water +83.4%
Contains more Other +45.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2023.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2023.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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 Salsa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 5.6g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 1.5g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 8.57g 0.2g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 7g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 36kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g Salsa
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 86mg 12mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.26mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 29mg 16mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 30mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 115mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 129mg 430mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 0.17mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg 0.096mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 0.4µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 286IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 28µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.05mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.03mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.08mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 34µg 19µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 2.317g 0.029g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 0.016g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.107g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.