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 B1, vitamin B3, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Ice cream sandwich covers your daily need for 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +757.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +282.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1010% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +611.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +247.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +224.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.272 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 2.272g | 38% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.254mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.381mg | 17% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 8.57g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.146mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 37.14g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 1.3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 86µg | 10% |
| Protein | 0g | 4.29g | 9% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 237kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 72mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.111mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1.566mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 29mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Folate | 8µg | 34µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 2.661g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 3.1µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 2.317g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.05µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 115mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 129mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 37.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 18.57g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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
12%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.657g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)