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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.
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%
Icing
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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%
Icing
Icing
5
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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~2.3mg

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
Icing
Icing
2
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +61.7%
Contains more FatsFats +116.4%
Contains more WaterWater +81.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Icing
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +371.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 375kcal 418kcal Icing
Protein 2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Fats 7.5g 16.23g Icing
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 80.69g 67.89g Bit-o-honey
Carbs 80.89g 67.89g Bit-o-honey
Magnesium 7mg 1mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 35mg 3mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 44mg 34mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 0.2mg 0.16mg Bit-o-honey
Sugar 48g 63.1g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.026mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Zinc 0.49mg 0.07mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 28mg 18mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 295mg 184mg Icing
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.53mg Icing
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
Folate 2µg 8µg Icing
Choline 2.5mg 2.3mg Bit-o-honey
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 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
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.