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Kefir vs. Ice cream sundae cone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kefir and Ice cream sundae cone

  • Kefir has more Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Ice cream sundae cone is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ice cream sundae cone has 10 times less Vitamin D than Kefir. Kefir has 41IU of Vitamin D, while Ice cream sundae cone has 4IU.
  • Kefir contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY and Ice cream sundae cone.

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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 Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Selenium +56.5%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Copper +811.1%
Contains more Manganese +1640%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 14% 15% 55% 18% 15% 16% 28% 12% 13%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Selenium +56.5%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Copper +811.1%
Contains more Manganese +1640%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.7%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.356
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 3% 3% 0% 23% 50% 21% 22% 12% 15% 44% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.7%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.356

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Water +69%
Contains more Fats +1405.4%
Contains more Carbs +544.9%
Equal in Other - 0.8
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
3% 14% 29% 53%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 14 g
Carbs: 28.89 g
Water: 53.31 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Water +69%
Contains more Fats +1405.4%
Contains more Carbs +544.9%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1309.4%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
52% 34% 14%
Saturated Fat: 2.717 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.775 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1309.4%

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 sundae cone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Ice cream sundae cone Opinion
Net carbs 4.48g 27.89g Ice cream sundae cone
Protein 3.79g 3g Kefir
Fats 0.93g 14g Ice cream sundae cone
Carbs 4.48g 28.89g Ice cream sundae cone
Calories 41kcal 254kcal Ice cream sundae cone
Sugar 4.61g 21.26g Kefir
Fiber 0g 1g Ice cream sundae cone
Calcium 130mg 60mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.36mg Ice cream sundae cone
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Ice cream sundae cone
Phosphorus 105mg 128mg Ice cream sundae cone
Potassium 164mg 204mg Ice cream sundae cone
Sodium 40mg 115mg Kefir
Zinc 0.46mg 0.56mg Ice cream sundae cone
Copper 0.009mg 0.082mg Ice cream sundae cone
Manganese 0.005mg 0.087mg Ice cream sundae cone
Selenium 3.6µg 2.3µg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 410IU Kefir
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 117µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.11mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin D 41IU 4IU Kefir
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Kefir
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.09mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.213mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.111mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.356mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.05mg Kefir
Folate 13µg 19µg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.35µg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.5µg Ice cream sundae cone
Tryptophan 0.01mg Ice cream sundae cone
Threonine 0.022mg Ice cream sundae cone
Isoleucine 0.031mg Ice cream sundae cone
Leucine 0.058mg Ice cream sundae cone
Lysine 0.016mg Ice cream sundae cone
Methionine 0.015mg Ice cream sundae cone
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Ice cream sundae cone
Valine 0.035mg Ice cream sundae cone
Histidine 0.018mg Ice cream sundae cone
Cholesterol 5mg 15mg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g 0g Ice cream sundae cone
Saturated Fat 0.658g 2.717g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 1.775g Ice cream sundae cone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.747g Ice cream sundae cone
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kefir Ice cream sundae cone
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
16%
Kefir
18%
Ice cream sundae cone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
20%
Ice cream sundae cone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 sundae cone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171306/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.