Butter vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Butter and Fondant icing
- Butter is richer than Fondant icing in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 252% higher.
- Fondant icing contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.
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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.
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Calcium
+700%
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Iron
+100%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+500%
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Zinc
+125%
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Copper
+433.3%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+66.7%
Equal in Sodium - 11
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Calcium
+700%
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Iron
+100%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+500%
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Zinc
+125%
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Copper
+433.3%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+66.7%
Equal in Sodium - 11
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+112.5%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+112.5%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+∞%
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Fats
+405450%
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Water
+166.2%
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Carbs
+155200%
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+50%
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
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0.06 g
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Protein
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+405450%
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+166.2%
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Carbs
+155200%
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+50%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 93.18g |
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| Protein | 0.85g | 0g |
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| Fats | 81.11g | 0.02g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 93.18g |
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| Calories | 717kcal | 373kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.06g | 88.9g |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0.02mg | 0.01mg |
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| Magnesium | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.003mg |
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| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2499IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 684µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.005mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg |
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| Cholesterol | 215mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 50.489g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.43g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)