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Italian ice vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Italian ice and Butter?

  • Italian ice has less Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Butter.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 252% higher.
  • Italian ice has 17 times more Vitamin B3 than Butter. Italian ice has 0.715mg of Vitamin B3, while Butter has 0.042mg.

We used Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Butter, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +350%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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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Butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1602.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1602.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22400%
Contains more Water +381.6%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +2733.3%
Contains more Fats +405450%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Carbs +22400%
Contains more Water +381.6%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +2733.3%
Contains more Fats +405450%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Butter Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 0.06g Italian ice
Protein 0.03g 0.85g Butter
Fats 0.02g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 13.5g 0.06g Italian ice
Calories 53kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Italian ice
Calcium 1mg 24mg Butter
Iron 0.09mg 0.02mg Italian ice
Magnesium 0mg 2mg Butter
Phosphorus 0mg 24mg Butter
Potassium 6mg 24mg Butter
Sodium 4mg 11mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.09mg Butter
Copper 0.01mg 0.016mg Butter
Manganese 0.02mg 0.004mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.1µg 1µg Butter
Vitamin A 167IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.034mg Butter
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.042mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.003mg Butter
Folate 5µg 3µg Italian ice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0g 50.489g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Butter
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
3%
Italian ice
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter
Butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.