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Feta vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Feta and Fondant icing different?

  • Fondant icing contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc than Feta.
  • Feta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 75% more than Fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing contains less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, feta 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.
Contains more Calcium +16333.3%
Contains more Iron +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1450%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +16333.3%
Contains more Iron +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1450%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%

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.
Feta
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +106300%
Contains more Water +719.3%
Contains more Other +8566.7%
Contains more Carbs +2178.2%
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +106300%
Contains more Water +719.3%
Contains more Other +8566.7%
Contains more Carbs +2178.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 14.21g 0g Feta
Fats 21.28g 0.02g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 264kcal 373kcal Fondant icing
Sugar 4.09g 88.9g Feta
Calcium 493mg 3mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 0.01mg Feta
Magnesium 19mg 0mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 0mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 4mg Feta
Sodium 917mg 11mg Fondant icing
Zinc 2.88mg 0.04mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.003mg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg 0mg Feta
Selenium 15µg 0.6µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.005mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.016mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0mg Feta
Folate 32µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 14.946g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 0g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
57%
Feta
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.