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Fondant icing vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fondant icing and chicken meat different?

  • Fondant icing contains less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, iron, and vitamin B12 than chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 53% more than fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fondant icing is 43, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.

Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5475%
Contains more IronIron +12500%
Contains more CopperCopper +2100%
Contains more ZincZinc +4750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3883.3%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +950%
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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-117.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +67900%
Contains more WaterWater +782%

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 Chicken meat
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 Chicken meat DV% diff.
Protein 0g 27.3g 55%
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.487mg 53%
Selenium 0.6µg 23.9µg 42%
Carbs 93.18g 0g 31%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.4mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Phosphorus 0mg 182mg 26%
Fats 0.02g 13.6g 21%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.03mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.97g 20%
Saturated fat 0g 3.79g 17%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.94mg 17%
Iron 0.01mg 1.26mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.34g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Choline 0mg 65.9mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.168mg 12%
Calories 373kcal 239kcal 7%
Copper 0.003mg 0.066mg 7%
Potassium 4mg 223mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 23mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Sodium 11mg 82mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.02mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 3mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 93.18g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 88.9g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.