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Italian ice vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are italian ice and fast food different?

  • Fast food is higher than italian ice in iron, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Fast food covers your daily need for iron, 37% more than italian ice.

Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3183.3%
Contains more IronIron +3300%
Contains more CopperCopper +1110%
Contains more ZincZinc +8300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1685%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20200%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3530%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +685.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +124.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +59950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2940%

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Fast food DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 20.3µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Iron 0.09mg 3.06mg 37%
Protein 0.03g 16.52g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 5.617mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.317mg 26%
Zinc 0.03mg 2.52mg 23%
Saturated fat 0g 4.493g 20%
Phosphorus 0mg 134mg 19%
Folate 5µg 80µg 19%
Fats 0.02g 12.01g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.212mg 16%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.357mg 15%
Sodium 4mg 331mg 14%
Copper 0.01mg 0.121mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.835g 12%
Calories 53kcal 297kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.68g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.53mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Carbs 13.5g 31.5g 6%
Potassium 6mg 197mg 6%
Calcium 1mg 62mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 27mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Net carbs 13.5g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Fast food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Italian ice
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.