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Fondant icing vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fondant icing and almonds

  • The amount of vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, iron, zinc, and calcium in almonds is higher than in fondant icing.
  • Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 171% more than fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fondant icing is 43, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, almonds.

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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 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
Almonds
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18225%
Contains more IronIron +37000%
Contains more CopperCopper +34266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +7700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +583.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +332.4%
Contains more WaterWater +52.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +249550%
Contains more OtherOther +4833.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0mg 25.63mg 171%
Copper 0.003mg 1.031mg 114%
Manganese 0mg 2.179mg 95%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 1.138mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.329g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 31.551g 79%
Fats 0.02g 49.93g 77%
Phosphorus 0mg 481mg 69%
Magnesium 0mg 270mg 64%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Iron 0.01mg 3.71mg 46%
Protein 0g 21.15g 42%
Zinc 0.04mg 3.12mg 28%
Calcium 3mg 269mg 27%
Carbs 93.18g 21.55g 24%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.618mg 23%
Potassium 4mg 733mg 21%
Saturated fat 0g 3.802g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.205mg 17%
Folate 0µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.137mg 11%
Calories 373kcal 579kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.471mg 9%
Choline 0mg 52.1mg 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg 6%
Net carbs 93.18g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 88.9g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 11mg 1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Almonds
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
0%
Fondant icing
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.