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Ice cream sandwich vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ice cream sandwich and Swiss cheese different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in Copper, and Manganese, while Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 125% more than Ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 15 times more Manganese than Swiss cheese. Ice cream sandwich contains 0.381mg of Manganese, while Swiss cheese contains 0.026mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol.

Ice cream sandwich and Cheese, swiss types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +100%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Copper +440.4%
Contains more Manganese +1365.4%
Contains more Calcium +934.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +697.2%
Contains more Zinc +628.3%
Contains more Selenium +867.7%
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 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Copper +440.4%
Contains more Manganese +1365.4%
Contains more Calcium +934.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +697.2%
Contains more Zinc +628.3%
Contains more Selenium +867.7%

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 B1 +909.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2346.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6020%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4
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 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +909.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2346.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6020%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2479.2%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +528.4%
Contains more Fats +261.6%
Contains more Other +170.9%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +2479.2%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +528.4%
Contains more Fats +261.6%
Contains more Other +170.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.4%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 1.44g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 8.57g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 37.14g 1.44g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 18.57g 0g Swiss cheese
Calcium 86mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.26mg 0.13mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 29mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 72mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 115mg 72mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 129mg 187mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.254mg 0.047mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.026mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 286IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.011mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.064mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Folate 34µg 10µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 21mg 93mg Ice cream sandwich
Trans Fat 0.987g Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 18.227g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 1.341g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.