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Candy bar vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Candy bar and Fondant icing?

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Folate than Fondant icing.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11769% higher.
  • Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +9600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10075%
Contains more Zinc +9750%
Contains more Copper +25700%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +683.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +9600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10075%
Contains more Zinc +9750%
Contains more Copper +25700%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +683.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +168400%
Contains more Other +2900%
Contains more Carbs +96.6%
Contains more Water +321.3%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +168400%
Contains more Other +2900%
Contains more Carbs +96.6%
Contains more Water +321.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 15.5g 0g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.02g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 522kcal 373kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 88.9g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 3mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.01mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 0mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 0mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 4mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 11mg Fondant icing
Zinc 3.94mg 0.04mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.003mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.6µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.005mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.016mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 0µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Fondant 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
2975%
Candy bar
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.