Ice cream vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ice cream and white cake?
- Ice cream is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, yet white cake is higher in selenium, iron, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- White cake's daily need coverage for selenium is 16% more.
- Ice cream has 44 times more cholesterol than white cake. While ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol, white cake has only 1mg.
- The glycemic index of white cake is lower.
We used Ice creams, vanilla and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1188.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +191.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3362.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +494.4% |
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 | +883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +247.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +816.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +520% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +194.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
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Fats
~10.3g
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
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +378.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 10.7µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.06µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 3.897g | 13% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 63.2g | 13% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.16mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.277mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 12µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 2.162g | 11% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 284mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.167mg | 8% |
| Folate | 5µg | 31µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.128mg | 7% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 356kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.063mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.067mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Choline | 26mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.189mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 3.692g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 11g | 10.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 8IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 57.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.