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Ice cream vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ice cream and Seaweed

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Seaweed covers your daily Vitamin K needs 55% more than Ice cream.
  • Seaweed contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +764.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +3066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +465.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2400%

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% 25% 6% 6% 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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21900%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1864.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.6%
Contains more WaterWater +33.7%
Contains more OtherOther +634.4%

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% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2929.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +861.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%

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 Seaweed
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Seaweed Opinion
Calories 207kcal 43kcal Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 1.68g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.56g Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3mg Seaweed
Net carbs 22.9g 8.27g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 9.57g Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Magnesium 14mg 121mg Seaweed
Calcium 128mg 168mg Seaweed
Potassium 199mg 89mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Sugar 21.22g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 0.7g 1.3g Seaweed
Copper 0.023mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Zinc 0.69mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 105mg 42mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 233mg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 116IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 6µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.15mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.47mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.002mg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 66µg Seaweed
Folate 5µg 180µg Seaweed
Choline 26mg 12.8mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.247g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.098g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.047g Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.146mg 0.055mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.076mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0.083mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.082mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.025mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.043mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg 0.072mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0.024mg Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Seaweed
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
17%
Ice cream
34%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.