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

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The main differences between Ice cream sandwich and Yogurt

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Yogurt is 29% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 86 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yogurt. Ice cream sandwich contains 86µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yogurt contains 1µg.
  • Yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ice cream sandwich and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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 +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +1394.1%
Contains more Manganese +4133.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Selenium +212.9%
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +1394.1%
Contains more Manganese +4133.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Selenium +212.9%

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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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin A +7050%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.9%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7050%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.9%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2097.4%
Contains more Carbs +931.7%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Protein +137.5%
Contains more Water +74%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +2097.4%
Contains more Carbs +931.7%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Protein +137.5%
Contains more Water +74%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4920.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18833.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4920.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18833.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

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 Yogurt
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 3.6g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 8.57g 0.39g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 3.6g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 59kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g 3.24g Yogurt
Calcium 86mg 110mg Yogurt
Iron 0.26mg 0.07mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 135mg Yogurt
Potassium 115mg 141mg Yogurt
Sodium 129mg 36mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.6mg 0.52mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg 0.017mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.009mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 286IU 4IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.01mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.023mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.208mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.063mg Yogurt
Folate 34µg 7µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.75µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 21mg 5mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 0.117g Yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 0.053g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.012g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream sandwich Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.