Ice cream vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ice cream and English muffins
- Ice cream is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin A, yet English muffins are richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ice cream is 33% higher.
- Ice cream has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.
Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +146.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
Contains more IronIron | +888.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +460.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4362.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +875% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +341.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1250% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +640% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats | +511.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +44.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +120% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +883.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 6.79g | 0.259g | 30% |
Sodium | 80mg | 464mg | 17% |
Cholesterol | 44mg | 0mg | 15% |
Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.04µg | 15% |
Fats | 11g | 1.8g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 118µg | 0µg | 13% |
Copper | 0.023mg | 0.129mg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.181mg | 12% |
Iron | 0.09mg | 0.89mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.566mg | 9% |
Protein | 3.5g | 7.7g | 8% |
Folate | 5µg | 37µg | 8% |
Fiber | 0.7g | 2.7g | 8% |
Calcium | 128mg | 52mg | 8% |
Carbs | 23.6g | 46g | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0.302g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.154mg | 7% |
Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 105mg | 133mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.446mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.888g | 3% |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
Potassium | 199mg | 131mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg | 2% |
Calories | 207kcal | 235kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 22.9g | 43.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 21.22g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.217mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 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%

14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%

30%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.531g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)