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Bit-o-honey vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bit-o-honey and Fondant icing?

  • The amount of Monounsaturated Fat in Bit-o-honey is higher than in Fondant icing.
  • Bit-o-honey's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.
  • Fondant icing has less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +766.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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.
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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
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% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +37400%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2083.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.2%

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 Fondant icing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bit-o-honey Fondant icing Opinion
Calories 375kcal 373kcal Bit-o-honey
Protein 2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Fats 7.5g 0.02g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 80.69g 93.18g Fondant icing
Carbs 80.89g 93.18g Fondant icing
Magnesium 7mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 35mg 3mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 44mg 4mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 0.2mg 0.01mg Bit-o-honey
Sugar 48g 88.9g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.026mg 0.003mg Bit-o-honey
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 28mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 295mg 11mg Fondant icing
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.005mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.016mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 2µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.5mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 5.5g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 0g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 0g Bit-o-honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey Fondant icing
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
4%
Bit-o-honey
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.