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Fondant icing vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fondant icing and dashi

  • The amount of vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and magnesium in dashi is higher than in fondant icing.
  • Dashi covers your daily vitamin K needs 56% more than fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry.

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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%
Dashi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7625%
Contains more IronIron +10200%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4500%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
Dashi
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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 3.7% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
Dashi
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17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.6%
Contains more WaterWater +193%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +69350%
Contains more OtherOther +3616.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Dashi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 0.6µg 27.6µg 49%
Sodium 11mg 1067mg 46%
Protein 0g 16.7g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.43mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.485g 30%
Phosphorus 0mg 166mg 24%
Fats 0.02g 13.89g 21%
Choline 0mg 114.5mg 21%
Calcium 3mg 187mg 18%
Saturated fat 0g 3.433g 16%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.46mg 15%
Magnesium 0mg 56mg 13%
Iron 0.01mg 1.03mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.365g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Potassium 4mg 309mg 9%
Carbs 93.18g 64.88g 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.1mg 8%
Folate 0µg 21µg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.72mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Calories 373kcal 438kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 93.18g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 88.9g 14.47g N/A
Copper 0.003mg 0mg 0%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Dashi
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
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 1056mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.433g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi 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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.