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

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How are Ice cream sandwich and Watercress different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Watercress is 207% higher.

Ice cream sandwich and Watercress, raw are the varieties 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 +30%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Zinc +445.5%
Contains more Copper +229.9%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +187%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Zinc +445.5%
Contains more Copper +229.9%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +187%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%

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 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +683%
Contains more Folate +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1015.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19130.8%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +683%
Contains more Folate +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1015.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19130.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Fats +8470%
Contains more Carbs +2779.1%
Contains more Water +94.5%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Fats +8470%
Contains more Carbs +2779.1%
Contains more Water +94.5%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6391.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6391.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 0.79g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 2.3g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 8.57g 0.1g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 1.29g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 11kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 86mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.26mg 0.2mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 60mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 115mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 129mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 0.6mg 0.11mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg 0.077mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.244mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 0.9µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 286IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.09mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.12mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.2mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 34µg 9µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 2.317g 0.027g Watercress
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 0.008g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.035g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.