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Figs vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and fondant icing different?

  • Fondant icing contains less fiber, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin B5, and manganese than figs.
  • Figs cover your daily need for fiber, 12% more than fondant icing.
  • Figs contain less sugar.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of fondant icing is 43.

Figs, raw and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Figs
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5700%
Contains more IronIron +3600%
Contains more CopperCopper +2233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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.
Figs
11
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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 +1400%
Contains more WaterWater +1073.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +385.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Fondant icing DV% diff.
Carbs 19.18g 93.18g 25%
Calories 74kcal 373kcal 15%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0mg 9%
Potassium 232mg 4mg 7%
Copper 0.07mg 0.003mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.005mg 5%
Iron 0.37mg 0.01mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 35mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.016mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0mg 3%
Phosphorus 14mg 0mg 2%
Protein 0.75g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.04mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 0mg 1%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.02g 0%
Net carbs 16.28g 93.18g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 88.9g N/A
Sodium 1mg 11mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
8%
Figs
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.