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Fondant icing vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fondant icing and Dough different?

  • Fondant icing contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Copper, and Phosphorus than Dough.
  • Dough covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 59% more than Fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing contains less Sodium.

Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +39000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2825%
Contains more Zinc +2500%
Contains more Copper +4966.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4666.7%
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +39000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2825%
Contains more Zinc +2500%
Contains more Copper +4966.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4666.7%

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.
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Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2568.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2568.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +12000%
Contains more Water +389.6%
Contains more Other +3150%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +12000%
Contains more Water +389.6%
Contains more Other +3150%

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 Dough
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Dough Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 49.68g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 10.75g Dough
Fats 0.02g 2.42g Dough
Carbs 93.18g 51.88g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 272kcal Fondant icing
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 88.9g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 0g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 3mg 52mg Dough
Iron 0.01mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 0mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 0mg 105mg Dough
Potassium 4mg 117mg Dough
Sodium 11mg 602mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.003mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 0.6µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 0µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0g 0.529g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.362g Dough
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.855g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.