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Bit-o-honey vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bit-o-honey and Icing different?

  • Icing is higher than Bit-o-honey in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Icing covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 20% more than Bit-o-honey.
  • Bit-o-honey contains 12 times more Calcium than Icing. Bit-o-honey contains 35mg of Calcium, while Icing contains 3mg.
  • Icing is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types were used in this article.

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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.
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Bit-o-honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 8% 5% 12% 4% 39% 14% 9% 5% 8%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%

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.
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey
5
:
5
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Bit-o-honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 3% 15% 11% 2% 5% 3% 2% 8% 0%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Fats +116.4%
Contains more Water +81.6%
Bit-o-honey
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Fats +116.4%
Contains more Water +81.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey
0
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2252.4%
Bit-o-honey
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.338 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2252.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bit-o-honey Icing Opinion
Net carbs 80.69g 67.89g Bit-o-honey
Protein 2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Fats 7.5g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 80.89g 67.89g Bit-o-honey
Calories 375kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 48g 63.1g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Calcium 35mg 3mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 0.2mg 0.16mg Bit-o-honey
Magnesium 7mg 1mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 28mg 18mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 44mg 34mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 295mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.49mg 0.07mg Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.026mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.01mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.055mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Folate 2µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 5.5g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 7.951g Icing

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Bit-o-honey Icing
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
4%
Bit-o-honey
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.526g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/nutrients
  2. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.