Fondant icing vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fondant icing and biscuits
- Biscuits are higher than fondant icing in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Biscuits cover your daily iron needs 36% more than fondant icing.
- The amount of sodium in fondant icing is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2925% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2633.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3150% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +328.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5233.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 2.9mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 19.5µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.356mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.163g | 28% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 16.3g | 25% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 164mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.31mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 235mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.324g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.949mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Carbs | 93.18g | 44.6g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.378mg | 16% |
| Folate | 0µg | 61µg | 15% |
| Protein | 0g | 7g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.003mg | 0.082mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 93.18g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 88.9g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 86.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.