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Ice cream vs. Banana pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ice cream and banana pudding?

  • Ice cream is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet banana pudding is richer in phosphorus.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% higher.
  • Banana pudding contains less cholesterol.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk types in this comparison.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 31% 12% 2.3% 3.3% 9% 93% 39% 0.39% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +130%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.1%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 2.7% 15% 0% 12% 8.3% 32% 1.4% 16% 8.3% 38% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.76 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 19.74 g
Water: 74.52 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +547.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +42.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
63% 30% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.971 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.118 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +545.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +283.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%

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 Banana pudding
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Banana pudding DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.79g 0.971g 26%
Phosphorus 105mg 216mg 16%
Fats 11g 1.7g 14%
Cholesterol 44mg 6mg 13%
Sodium 80mg 296mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.137mg 8%
Vitamin A 118µg 46µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.267mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 0.46g 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Calories 207kcal 105kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.3µg 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.33mg 3%
Calcium 128mg 102mg 3%
Vitamin D 8IU 33IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.8µg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Potassium 199mg 131mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.118g 2%
Copper 0.023mg 0.01mg 1%
Protein 3.5g 2.76g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.033mg 1%
Carbs 23.6g 19.74g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 22.9g 19.74g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 12mg 0%
Iron 0.09mg 0.06mg 0%
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Selenium 1.8µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.003mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.072mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0.125mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.167mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0.271mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.134mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Banana pudding
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
10%
Banana pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
21%
Banana pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Banana pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167588/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.