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Italian ice vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Italian ice and Milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Selenium in Milk is higher than in Italian ice.
  • Milk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 20% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Milk. While Italian ice contains 0.715mg of Vitamin B3, Milk contains only 0.093mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 +200%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +12400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2400%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Equal in Copper - 0.01
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 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +12400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2400%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Equal in Copper - 0.01

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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Milk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5
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 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +170.5%
Contains more Protein +11133.3%
Contains more Fats +4750%
Contains more Other +1400%
Equal in Water - 89.92
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Carbs +170.5%
Contains more Protein +11133.3%
Contains more Fats +4750%
Contains more Other +1400%
Equal in Water - 89.92

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 Milk
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Milk Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 4.99g Italian ice
Protein 0.03g 3.37g Milk
Fats 0.02g 0.97g Milk
Carbs 13.5g 4.99g Italian ice
Calories 53kcal 42kcal Italian ice
Sugar 5.2g Italian ice
Calcium 1mg 125mg Milk
Iron 0.09mg 0.03mg Italian ice
Magnesium 0mg 11mg Milk
Phosphorus 0mg 95mg Milk
Potassium 6mg 150mg Milk
Sodium 4mg 44mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.42mg Milk
Copper 0.01mg 0.01mg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.003mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.1µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 167IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.02mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.093mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.037mg Milk
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0g 0.633g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.277g Milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.035g Milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.