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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, 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 than Yogurt. Ice cream sandwich contains 86µg of Vitamin A, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1394.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Yogurt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Yogurt
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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 FatsFats +2097.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +931.7%
Contains more OtherOther +52.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.5%
Contains more WaterWater +74%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4920.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18833.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 237kcal 59kcal Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 8.57g 0.39g Ice cream sandwich
Net carbs 37.14g 3.6g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 3.6g Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 21mg 5mg Yogurt
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Ice cream sandwich
Calcium 86mg 110mg Yogurt
Potassium 115mg 141mg Yogurt
Iron 0.26mg 0.07mg Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g 3.24g Yogurt
Copper 0.254mg 0.017mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 0.52mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 135mg Yogurt
Sodium 129mg 36mg Yogurt
Vitamin A 286IU 4IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 86µg 1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.01mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.009mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 9.7µg Yogurt
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
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.75µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 34µg 7µg Ice cream sandwich
Trans Fat 0.006g Ice cream sandwich
Choline 8mg 15.1mg Yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.317g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 0.053g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.012g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Yogurt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Ice cream sandwich
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 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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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. 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.