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Fondant icing vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fondant icing and cream cheese?

  • Cream cheese has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin B12 than fondant icing.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 101% higher.
  • Fondant icing is lower in sodium.
  • Fondant icing has a higher glycemic index (43) than cream cheese (0).

We used Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, cream types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3200%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +1150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1333.3%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1588%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +172100%
Contains more WaterWater +680.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2016.7%

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 Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Fondant icing Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 20.213g 92%
Fats 0.02g 34.44g 53%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Carbs 93.18g 5.52g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.907g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.23mg 16%
Selenium 0.6µg 8.6µg 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 107mg 15%
Sodium 11mg 314mg 13%
Protein 0g 6.15g 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.517mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.483g 10%
Calcium 3mg 97mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.86mg 6%
Choline 0mg 27.2mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.5mg 4%
Potassium 4mg 132mg 4%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Copper 0.003mg 0.018mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.023mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Magnesium 0mg 9mg 2%
Calories 373kcal 350kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.091mg 1%
Iron 0.01mg 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 93.18g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 88.9g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 85.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese 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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.