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Fondant icing vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fondant icing and Caramel

  • Fondant icing has less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Caramel.
  • Caramel covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 18% more than Fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, caramels.

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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 Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5250%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5250%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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11
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
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 Carbs +21%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +40400%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +2900%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +40400%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +2900%

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 Caramel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 77g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.02g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 93.18g 77g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 88.9g 65.5g Caramel
Calcium 3mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.01mg 0.14mg Caramel
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 0mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 4mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 11mg 245mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.003mg 0.018mg Caramel
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 0µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0g 2.476g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Caramel
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
0%
Fondant icing
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.