Ice cream sandwich vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream sandwich and steak
- Ice cream sandwich is higher in copper, yet steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 90% more than ice cream sandwich.
- Ice cream sandwich contains 3 times more copper than steak. While ice cream sandwich contains 0.254mg of copper, steak contains only 0.085mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ice cream sandwich is lower.
- The glycemic index of steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +26.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +198.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +823.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +956.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +925.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.1% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +479.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 2.2µg | 90% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 31.8µg | 52% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 6.34mg | 52% |
| Protein | 4.29g | 24.85g | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.5mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 2.317g | 8.443g | 28% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 2.4mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 5.149mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.085mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 78mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.381mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.661g | 9.171g | 16% |
| Fats | 8.57g | 19.02g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 163mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.301mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 86µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.272g | 0.896g | 9% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Folate | 34µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 279mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 129mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.111mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.57g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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