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

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

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin E .
  • Taro's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 20% higher.

We used Ice cream sandwich and Taro, raw 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 +100%
Contains more Zinc +160.9%
Contains more Copper +47.7%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +111.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +413.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.383
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +160.9%
Contains more Copper +47.7%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +111.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +413.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.383

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +495%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +910.7%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +495%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +910.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +186%
Contains more Fats +4185%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Water +44.5%
Equal in Other - 1.2
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +186%
Contains more Fats +4185%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Water +44.5%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2637.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2637.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Taro Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 22.36g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 1.5g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 8.57g 0.2g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 26.46g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 112kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 86mg 43mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.26mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 29mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 72mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 115mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 129mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.6mg 0.23mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg 0.172mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 3.1µg 0.7µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 286IU 76IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 4µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.095mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.025mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 34µg 22µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1µg Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 2.317g 0.041g Taro
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 0.083g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.