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

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Summary of differences between Ice cream sandwich and Seaweed

  • Ice cream sandwich has more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, however, Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need of Vitamin K 54% more than Ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich has 14 times more Vitamin A RAE than Seaweed. While Ice cream sandwich has 86µg of Vitamin A RAE, Seaweed has only 6µg.
  • Seaweed has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice cream sandwich and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Copper +95.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%
Contains more Calcium +95.3%
Contains more Iron +996.2%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Zinc +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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Copper +95.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%
Contains more Calcium +95.3%
Contains more Iron +996.2%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Zinc +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 A +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.2%
Contains more Folate +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4976.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.2%
Contains more Folate +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4976.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155.4%
Contains more Fats +1430.4%
Contains more Carbs +288.1%
Contains more Water +66.8%
Contains more Other +500.9%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +155.4%
Contains more Fats +1430.4%
Contains more Carbs +288.1%
Contains more Water +66.8%
Contains more Other +500.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2615.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4734%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2615.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4734%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 8.27g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 1.68g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 8.57g 0.56g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 9.57g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 43kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 0g 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 86mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.26mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 29mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 72mg 42mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 115mg 89mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 129mg 233mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.254mg 0.13mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.2mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 0.7µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 286IU 116IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 6µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.05mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.47mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.002mg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 34µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 2.317g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 0.098g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.047g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.