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 for vitamin B1, 59% more than fondant icing.
- Fondant icing contains less sodium.
- Dough has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of dough is 70, while the glycemic index of fondant icing is 43.
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 SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2825% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4966.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2568.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12000% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +389.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3150% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.71mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 28.6µg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 3.91mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.427mg | 32% |
| Folate | 0µg | 123µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.817mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 602mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.577mg | 25% |
| Protein | 0g | 10.75g | 22% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.003mg | 0.152mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 105mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 93.18g | 51.88g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.455mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 1.04mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.107mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.855g | 6% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 272kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 2.42g | 4% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.529g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 0mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.362g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 93.18g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 88.9g | 4.62g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)