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Nougat vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nougat and Icing?

  • Nougat is richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Iron, yet Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Nougat's daily need coverage for Copper is 15% higher.
  • Nougat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, nougat, with almonds and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Nougat
10
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0
Icing
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +268.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.6%
Contains more Potassium +208.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +268.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.6%
Contains more Potassium +208.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2500%

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.
Nougat
8
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3
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +81%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +81%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
2
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3
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Contains more Fats +871.9%
Contains more Water +600.9%
Contains more Other +76.1%
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
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 +36.1%
Contains more Fats +871.9%
Contains more Water +600.9%
Contains more Other +76.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
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2
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Icing Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 67.89g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 0g Nougat
Fats 1.67g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 92.39g 67.89g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 44.97g 63.1g Nougat
Fiber 3.3g 0g Nougat
Calcium 32mg 3mg Nougat
Iron 0.59mg 0.16mg Nougat
Magnesium 32mg 1mg Nougat
Phosphorus 55mg 18mg Nougat
Potassium 105mg 34mg Nougat
Sodium 33mg 184mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 0.07mg Nougat
Copper 0.134mg 0mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg 0mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 0.1µg Nougat
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Nougat
Vitamin E 2.77mg 1.53mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.01mg Nougat
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.22mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.055mg Nougat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg Nougat
Folate 5µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Nougat
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 1.667g 2.974g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
10%
Nougat
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.