Wafer vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wafer and ice cream sandwich
- Wafer is higher than ice cream sandwich in iron, copper, manganese, fiber, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Wafer covers your daily iron needs 47% more than ice cream sandwich.
- The amount of sodium in ice cream sandwich is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1442.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2766.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +986.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
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 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.26mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.254mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 129mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.381mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 0g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 2.272g | 13% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 37.14g | 12% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 237kcal | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 72mg | 9% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 8.57g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 2.317g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.146mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 86µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.111mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 1.566mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 2.661g | 6% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 4.29g | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 3.1µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Folate | 47µg | 34µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.05µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 37.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 18.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)