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Ice cream sundae cone vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ice cream sundae cone and ice cream sandwich different?

  • Ice cream sundae cone is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, ice cream sandwich is richer in copper and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for ice cream sandwich is 19% higher.

Ice cream sundae cone and Ice cream sandwich 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 18% 18% 14% 27% 15% 55% 15% 11% 13%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.4%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.6mg

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% 39% 2.2% 1.5% 23% 49% 21% 21% 12% 44% 1.3% 14% 6.5%
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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +160%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 14% 29% 53%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 14 g
Carbs: 28.89 g
Water: 53.31 g
Other: 0.8 g
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +63.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
~equal in Water ~48.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 34% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.717 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.775 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.747 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.1%

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 sundae cone Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sundae cone Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Copper 0.082mg 0.254mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.05µg 13%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.381mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 2.272g 10%
Fats 14g 8.57g 8%
Phosphorus 128mg 72mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.146mg 5%
Folate 19µg 34µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calcium 60mg 86mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.111mg 1.566mg 3%
Protein 3g 4.29g 3%
Carbs 28.89g 37.14g 3%
Vitamin A 117µg 86µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.356mg 0.209mg 3%
Potassium 204mg 115mg 3%
Cholesterol 15mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.028mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.717g 2.317g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.111mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.775g 2.661g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Choline 11.9mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 1.3µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Calories 254kcal 237kcal 1%
Selenium 2.3µg 3.1µg 1%
Sodium 115mg 129mg 1%
Iron 0.36mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 27.89g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 21.26g 18.57g N/A
Zinc 0.56mg 0.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.022mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sundae cone Ice cream sandwich
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
18%
Ice cream sundae cone
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Ice cream sundae cone
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.4g)
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 sundae cone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171306/nutrients
  2. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.