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Ice cream vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ice cream and Veggie burger

  • Ice cream has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 218% more.
  • Ice cream has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Veggie burger. Ice cream has 6.79g of Saturated Fat, while Veggie burger has 1.44g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, vanilla and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Iron +2577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Copper +769.6%
Contains more Manganese +11787.5%
Contains more Selenium +1155.6%
Equal in Calcium - 136
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Iron +2577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Copper +769.6%
Contains more Manganese +11787.5%
Contains more Selenium +1155.6%
Equal in Calcium - 136

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2531.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.3%
Contains more Folate +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +2531.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.3%
Contains more Folate +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +74.6%
Contains more Carbs +65.4%
Contains more Protein +348.6%
Contains more Other +180%
Equal in Water - 61.21
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Fats +74.6%
Contains more Carbs +65.4%
Contains more Protein +348.6%
Contains more Other +180%
Equal in Water - 61.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.6%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 9.37g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 11g 6.3g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 14.27g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 177kcal Ice cream
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 21.22g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 0.7g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 128mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 0.09mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 14mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 105mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 199mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 80mg 569mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.023mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.008mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 1.8µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 421IU 16IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 1µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.23mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.289mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 5µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.146mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 0.316mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.258mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.081mg 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.217mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.088mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 44mg 5mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 6.79g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 1.778g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Veggie burger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.