Ice cream sandwich vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ice cream sandwich and white bread?
- Ice cream sandwich is higher in copper; however, white bread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- White bread's daily need coverage for iron is 42% more.
- White bread contains 3 times less saturated fat than ice cream sandwich. Ice cream sandwich contains 2.317g of saturated fat, while white bread contains 0.698g.
- Ice cream sandwich has a lower glycemic index (61) than white bread (73).
We used Ice cream sandwich and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +151.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +1288.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +609.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +226.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +82.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.26mg | 3.61mg | 42% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.111mg | 0.533mg | 35% |
Selenium | 3.1µg | 22µg | 34% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 4.78mg | 20% |
Folate | 34µg | 111µg | 19% |
Copper | 0.254mg | 0.101mg | 17% |
Sodium | 129mg | 490mg | 16% |
Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
Vitamin A | 86µg | 0µg | 10% |
Protein | 4.29g | 8.85g | 9% |
Fats | 8.57g | 3.33g | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.243mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.381mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 2.317g | 0.698g | 7% |
Cholesterol | 21mg | 0mg | 7% |
Calcium | 86mg | 144mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.661g | 0.599g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.087mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 72mg | 98mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.272g | 1.602g | 4% |
Carbs | 37.14g | 49.42g | 4% |
Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0µg | 2% |
Choline | 8mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
Caffeine | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
Calories | 237kcal | 266kcal | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 23mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 37.14g | 46.72g | N/A |
Potassium | 115mg | 126mg | 0% |
Sugar | 18.57g | 5.67g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats | +157.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +34.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +344.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.9% |