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Icing vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Icing and Ice cream sandwich different?

  • Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , while Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Ice cream sandwich covers your daily need of Copper 28% more than Icing.
  • Icing contains 10 times more Vitamin K than Ice cream sandwich. Icing contains 13µg of Vitamin K, while Ice cream sandwich contains 1.3µg.

Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Ice cream sandwich types were used 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.
Icing
Icing
0
:
10
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Calcium +2766.7%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +238.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +757.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Ice cream sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +2766.7%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +238.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +757.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3000%

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.
Icing
Icing
3
:
7
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Vitamin E +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1010%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +611.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1010%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +611.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
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3
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Fats +89.4%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +224.5%
Contains more Other +35.8%
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Ice cream sandwich
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +89.4%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +224.5%
Contains more Other +35.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
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1
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Ice cream sandwich
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Icing Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 37.14g Icing
Protein 0g 4.29g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 16.23g 8.57g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 37.14g Icing
Calories 418kcal 237kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 18.57g Ice cream sandwich
Calcium 3mg 86mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.16mg 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 1mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 18mg 72mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 34mg 115mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 184mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.07mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 0.1µg 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.4mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.146mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.028mg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 8µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 13µg 1.3µg Icing
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 2.661g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 2.272g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Ice cream sandwich
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
12%
Icing
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.657g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.