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Gumdrop vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gumdrop and Icing?

  • Gumdrop has less Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Icing.
  • Icing's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 22% higher.

We used Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 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.
Gumdrop
Gumdrop
5
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Gumdrop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Magnesium - 1

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.
Gumdrop
Gumdrop
1
:
7
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Gumdrop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Icing
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 B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gumdrop
Gumdrop
1
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Carbs +45.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1407%
Contains more Other +710%
Gumdrop
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Carbs +45.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1407%
Contains more Other +710%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gumdrop Icing Opinion
Net carbs 98.8g 67.89g Gumdrop
Fats 0g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 98.9g 67.89g Gumdrop
Calories 396kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 58.97g 63.1g Gumdrop
Fiber 0.1g 0g Gumdrop
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 0.4mg 0.16mg Gumdrop
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 1mg 18mg Icing
Potassium 5mg 34mg Icing
Sodium 44mg 184mg Gumdrop
Zinc 0mg 0.07mg Icing
Copper 0.012mg 0mg Gumdrop
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg Gumdrop
Selenium 0.8µg 0.1µg Gumdrop
Vitamin E 0mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.01mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.01mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.012mg 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0mg Gumdrop
Folate 0µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 0g 2.974g Gumdrop
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
Gumdrop 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
1%
Gumdrop
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Gumdrop
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.