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Fondant icing vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fondant icing and cheeseburgers different?

  • Fondant icing contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for selenium, 35% more than fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing contains less sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of fondant icing is 43.

Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were used 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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4800%
Contains more IronIron +27000%
Contains more CopperCopper +3600%
Contains more ZincZinc +6125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3166.7%

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.
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5760%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2168.8%
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

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +73500%
Contains more WaterWater +473.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3416.7%

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 19.6µg 35%
Iron 0.01mg 2.71mg 34%
Protein 0g 16.51g 33%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.217mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Saturated fat 0g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.293mg 24%
Fats 0.02g 14.72g 23%
Phosphorus 0mg 161mg 23%
Sodium 11mg 515mg 22%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.49mg 22%
Carbs 93.18g 28.03g 22%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.228mg 18%
Folate 0µg 70µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.413g 14%
Manganese 0mg 0.316mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Calcium 3mg 119mg 12%
Copper 0.003mg 0.111mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.545mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.658g 11%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Potassium 4mg 196mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 26mg 6%
Choline 0mg 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Calories 373kcal 308kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 93.18g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 88.9g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.