Ice cream vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ice cream and biscuits
- Ice cream has more vitamin B12, while biscuits have more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate.
- Biscuits' daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.
- Biscuits contain 15 times less cholesterol than ice cream. Ice cream contains 44mg of cholesterol, while biscuits contain 3mg.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of ice cream is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +64.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +256.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4625% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +983.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +387.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +768.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2442.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +821% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.09mg | 2.9mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 19.5µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.356mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 4.163g | 25% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 580mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 2.949mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.378mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Folate | 5µg | 61µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.08µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 235mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 4.324g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 6.93g | 10% |
| Fats | 11g | 16.3g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 164mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7g | 7% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 353kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 44.6g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.082mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.285mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 199mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)