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Ice cream vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and White Bread

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, yet White Bread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from White Bread is 44% higher.
  • White Bread contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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.
Ice cream
Ice cream
3
:
7
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +3911.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Copper +339.1%
Contains more Manganese +6600%
Contains more Selenium +1122.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Ice cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +3911.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Copper +339.1%
Contains more Manganese +6600%
Contains more Selenium +1122.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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.
Ice cream
Ice cream
7
:
5
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +42000%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Folate +2120%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.243
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.536
Ice cream
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%
White Bread
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% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +42000%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Folate +2120%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.243
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.536

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream
Ice cream
2
:
3
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +67.5%
Contains more Protein +152.9%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +120%
Ice cream
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +67.5%
Contains more Protein +152.9%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +120%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream
Ice cream
1
:
2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.4%
Ice cream
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 46.72g White Bread
Protein 3.5g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 11g 3.33g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 49.42g White Bread
Calories 207kcal 266kcal White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 21.22g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 0.7g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 128mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 0.09mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 14mg 23mg White Bread
Phosphorus 105mg 98mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 126mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 490mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.023mg 0.101mg White Bread
Manganese 0.008mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 1.8µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 421IU 1IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.22mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.536mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.087mg White Bread
Folate 5µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.599g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream White Bread
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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.092g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.