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Icing vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Icing and Nougat?

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

We used Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Icing
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10
Nougat
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 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
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.
Icing
3
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8
Nougat
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.06
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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Nougat
Contains more Fats +871.9%
Contains more Water +600.9%
Contains more Other +76.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Fats +871.9%
Contains more Water +600.9%
Contains more Other +76.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.