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Soft serve vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between soft serve and ice cream sandwich

  • Soft serve is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B5, yet ice cream sandwich is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for soft serve is 26% higher.
  • Soft serve contains 10 times more vitamin B12 than ice cream sandwich. Soft serve contains 0.5µg of vitamin B12, while ice cream sandwich contains 0.05µg.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains less cholesterol.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a lower glycemic index than soft serve.

Food types used in this article are Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 16% 7.9% 10% 14% 50% 8% 0.65% 16%
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 +52.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +746.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7520%
~equal in Selenium ~3.1µg

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 2.7% 54% 12% 11% 12% 42% 1.8% 30% 11% 63% 2.3% 6.8% 14%
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% 29% 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 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1548.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +277.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +51.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%
~equal in Protein ~4.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +393.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soft serve Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 0.254mg 25%
Cholesterol 91mg 21mg 23%
Saturated fat 7.46g 2.317g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.05µg 19%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.381mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 2.272g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.095mg 1.566mg 9%
Vitamin A 162µg 86µg 8%
Fats 13g 8.57g 7%
Folate 9µg 34µg 6%
Phosphorus 116mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.506mg 0.209mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.111mg 5%
Carbs 22.2g 37.14g 5%
Calcium 131mg 86mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin D 29IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Choline 26mg 8mg 3%
Sodium 61mg 129mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.146mg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.49g 2.661g 2%
Potassium 177mg 115mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.028mg 2%
Caffeine 2mg 4mg 1%
Calories 222kcal 237kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.4mg 1%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.6mg 1%
Iron 0.21mg 0.26mg 1%
Protein 4.1g 4.29g 0%
Net carbs 21.5g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 21.16g 18.57g N/A
Selenium 3µg 3.1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.169mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0%
Leucine 0.353mg 0%
Lysine 0.296mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.176mg 0%
Valine 0.241mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soft serve 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
20%
Soft serve
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Soft serve
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soft serve
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.