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Sugar vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sugar and Italian ice?

    We used Sugars, granulated and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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.
    Sugar
    2
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
    Contains more IronIron +80%
    Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
    Contains more ZincZinc +200%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~1mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg

    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.
    Sugar
    1
    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
    ~equal in Choline ~mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Sugar
    1
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 99.98 g
    Water: 0.02 g
    Other: 0 g
    14% 86%
    Protein: 0.03 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 13.5 g
    Water: 86.4 g
    Other: 0.05 g
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +640.6%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more WaterWater +431900%
    Contains more OtherOther +∞%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Sugar Italian ice Opinion
    Calories 387kcal 53kcal Sugar
    Protein 0g 0.03g Italian ice
    Fats 0g 0.02g Italian ice
    Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
    Net carbs 99.98g 13.5g Sugar
    Carbs 99.98g 13.5g Sugar
    Calcium 1mg 1mg
    Potassium 2mg 6mg Italian ice
    Iron 0.05mg 0.09mg Italian ice
    Sugar 99.8g Italian ice
    Copper 0.007mg 0.01mg Italian ice
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.03mg Italian ice
    Sodium 1mg 4mg Sugar
    Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
    Manganese 0.004mg 0.02mg Italian ice
    Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Sugar
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Italian ice
    Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.01mg Sugar
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.715mg Italian ice
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.005mg Italian ice
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg Italian ice
    Folate 0µg 5µg Italian ice

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Sugar Italian ice
    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
    0%
    Sugar
    3%
    Italian ice
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Sugar
    1%
    Italian ice

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Sugar
    Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Italian ice
    Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Italian ice
    Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Italian ice
    Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Italian ice
    Italian ice is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/nutrients
    2. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.