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

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Summary of differences between ice cream sundae cone and milk

  • Ice cream sundae cone has more copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while milk has more vitamin D and calcium.
  • The amount of saturated fat in milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice cream sundae cone and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
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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% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +720%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.5%

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%
Milk
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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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1094.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.361mg

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
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +1343.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +479%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +68.7%
~equal in Other ~0.75g

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
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +540.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2034.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%

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 Milk
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sundae cone Milk DV% diff.
Fats 14g 0.97g 20%
Calories 254kcal 42kcal 11%
Saturated fat 2.717g 0.633g 9%
Copper 0.082mg 0.01mg 8%
Carbs 28.89g 4.99g 8%
Vitamin A 117µg 58µg 7%
Calcium 60mg 125mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.111mg 0.093mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin D 4IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.47µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 0.035g 5%
Phosphorus 128mg 95mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.775g 0.277g 4%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.003mg 4%
Iron 0.36mg 0.03mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Cholesterol 15mg 5mg 3%
Sodium 115mg 44mg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 3.3µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.185mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 150mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.01mg 1%
Choline 11.9mg 17.7mg 1%
Protein 3g 3.37g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.037mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.42mg 1%
Net carbs 27.89g 4.99g N/A
Sugar 21.26g 5.2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.356mg 0.361mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.022mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sundae cone Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Ice cream sundae cone
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.