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

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What are the main differences between sour cream and ice cream sandwich?

  • Sour cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium, while ice cream sandwich is higher in copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Sour cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 32% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich has 6 times less vitamin B12 than sour cream. Sour cream has 0.3µg of vitamin B12, while ice cream sandwich has 0.05µg.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in saturated fat.

We used Sour cream, reduced fat and Ice cream sandwich types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 42% 19% 2.3% 3.3% 7.4% 36% 9.1% 0% 22%
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 +64%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2440%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.2%

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 3% 40% 8% 4.5% 10% 55% 1.3% 0% 4.6% 38% 1.8% 8.3% 10%
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 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +209.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 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 ProteinProtein +63.2%
Contains more FatsFats +64.5%
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +430.6%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 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 +54.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +354.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.7g 2.317g 29%
Copper 0.01mg 0.254mg 27%
Manganese 0.381mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 2.272g 12%
Carbs 7g 37.14g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.05µg 10%
Fats 14.1g 8.57g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 1.566mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.146mg 7%
Folate 11µg 34µg 6%
Calcium 141mg 86mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.111mg 6%
Protein 7g 4.29g 5%
Cholesterol 35mg 21mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.1g 2.661g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin A 119µg 86µg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 29mg 4%
Calories 181kcal 237kcal 3%
Iron 0.06mg 0.26mg 3%
Sodium 70mg 129mg 3%
Potassium 211mg 115mg 3%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.6mg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 3.1µg 2%
Phosphorus 85mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Choline 19.2mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 7g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 18.57g N/A
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.4mg 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
Sour cream 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
14%
Sour cream
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.383g)
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. Sour cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173442/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.