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

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What are the differences between Kefir and Ice cream sandwich?

  • Kefir is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D, however, Ice cream sandwich is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Ice cream sandwich's daily need coverage for Copper is 27% more.
  • Kefir has less Saturated Fat.

We used Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY and Ice cream sandwich types 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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +2722.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7520%

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.
Kefir
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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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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% 17% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +99%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +480%
Contains more CholineCholine +90%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +944%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.146mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
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 WaterWater +84.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.2%
Contains more FatsFats +821.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +729%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +758.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4186.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Calories 41kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Protein 3.79g 4.29g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 0.93g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 4.48g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 5mg 21mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Calcium 130mg 86mg Kefir
Potassium 164mg 115mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 4.61g 18.57g Kefir
Copper 0.009mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.46mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 105mg 72mg Kefir
Sodium 40mg 129mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 286IU Kefir
Vitamin A 171µg 86µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.6µg 3.1µg Kefir
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.146mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.209mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.028mg Kefir
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.05µg Kefir
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 13µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Trans Fat 0.037g Ice cream sandwich
Choline 15.2mg 8mg Kefir
Saturated Fat 0.658g 2.317g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir Ice cream sandwich
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
15%
Kefir
13%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.