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Mozzarella vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mozzarella and fondant icing?

  • Mozzarella has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and magnesium than fondant icing.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 75% higher.
  • Fondant icing has a higher glycemic index (43) than mozzarella (27).

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +24266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2275%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +7725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2516.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +85400%
Contains more WaterWater +640.4%
Contains more OtherOther +3900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2905.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Fondant icing DV% diff.
Phosphorus 524mg 0mg 75%
Calcium 731mg 3mg 73%
Protein 27.5g 0g 55%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Carbs 3.1g 93.18g 30%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.04mg 28%
Selenium 15.7µg 0.6µg 27%
Fats 17.1g 0.02g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.016mg 25%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 0mg 6%
Calories 280kcal 373kcal 5%
Choline 18.4mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0g 3%
Iron 0.25mg 0.01mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 0.003mg 3%
Potassium 95mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 93.18g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 88.9g N/A
Sodium 16mg 11mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 87.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.