Ice cream sandwich vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between ice cream sandwich and tofu
- Ice cream sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and copper, yet tofu is higher in iron, calcium, selenium, and manganese.
- Tofu covers your daily iron needs 64% more than ice cream sandwich.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 CopperCopper | +31.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +307% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1961.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +187.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +703.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +260% |
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:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1886.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.9% |
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
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +152% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 5.36mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 350mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 1.87g | 12% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 8.9µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.381mg | 0.605mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 86µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.195mg | 9% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 76kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 4.29g | 8.08g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.193mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.317g | 0.691g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.052mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Fats | 8.57g | 4.78g | 6% |
| Folate | 34µg | 15µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.661g | 1.056g | 4% |
| Choline | 8mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.272g | 2.699g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.111mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 37.14g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.57g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)