Filo vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between filo and fondant icing?
- The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, copper, and phosphorus in filo is higher than in fondant icing.
- Filo's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 45% more.
- Fondant icing has less sodium.
We used Phyllo dough and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3266.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3783.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2031.3% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
6 g
Carbs:
52.6 g
Water:
32.6 g
Other:
1.7 g
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 | +29900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +383.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2733.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.005mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 23.3µg | 0.6µg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.21mg | 0.01mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.016mg | 25% |
| Folate | 88µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 11mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 52.6g | 93.18g | 14% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 0g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.003mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 75mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fats | 6g | 0.02g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 0g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 0g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 373kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.7g | 93.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.18g | 88.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo 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 ($)