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

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Summary of differences between Ice cream sandwich and Spread

  • Ice cream sandwich has more Phosphorus, however, Spread is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Spread covers your daily need of Sodium 27% more than Ice cream sandwich.
  • Spread has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice cream sandwich and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Potassium +858.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +858.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +1469.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +846.2%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +1469.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +846.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +99.5%
Contains more Water +65.3%
Contains more Other +88.2%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +99.5%
Contains more Water +65.3%
Contains more Other +88.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.22
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.22

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 Spread
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 Spread Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 8.57g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 37.14g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 158kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g 0g Spread
Calcium 86mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 0mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 115mg 12mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 129mg 755mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 286IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.028mg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg 12.3µg Spread
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 2.22g Spread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
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
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.