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

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The main differences between Nori and Ice cream sandwich

  • Nori is richer than Ice cream sandwich in Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Nori is 43% higher.
  • Nori contains 7 times more Iron than Ice cream sandwich. Nori contains 1.8mg of Iron, while Ice cream sandwich contains 0.26mg.
  • Nori contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, raw and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 +592.3%
Contains more Potassium +209.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Manganese +159.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.254
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Potassium +209.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Manganese +159.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.254

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.
Nori
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Contains more Vitamin A +1718.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.9%
Contains more Folate +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1718.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.9%
Contains more Folate +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.4%
Contains more Water +73.9%
Contains more Other +242.7%
Contains more Fats +2960.7%
Contains more Carbs +626.8%
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 Protein +35.4%
Contains more Water +73.9%
Contains more Other +242.7%
Contains more Fats +2960.7%
Contains more Carbs +626.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10544%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1965.5%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10544%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1965.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 5.81g 4.29g Nori
Fats 0.28g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 5.11g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 35kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 0.49g 18.57g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 0g Nori
Calcium 70mg 86mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 1.8mg 0.26mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 58mg 72mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 356mg 115mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 129mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.6mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.254mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.381mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 5202IU 286IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 86µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.4mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 0mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.146mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.209mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.028mg Nori
Folate 146µg 34µg Nori
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 4µg 1.3µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 2.317g Nori
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0.002g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori Ice cream sandwich
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
67%
Nori
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.