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Fondant icing vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fondant icing and jerky

  • Fondant icing contains less zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, choline, and selenium than jerky.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in fondant icing is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of fondant icing is 43.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14825%
Contains more IronIron +54100%
Contains more CopperCopper +7466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1683.3%

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%
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +787.5%
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 A ~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
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +747.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +127900%
Contains more WaterWater +246.6%
Contains more OtherOther +11300%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 11mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.04mg 8.11mg 73%
Iron 0.01mg 5.42mg 68%
Protein 0g 33.2g 66%
Phosphorus 0mg 407mg 58%
Saturated fat 0g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.02g 25.6g 39%
Folate 0µg 134µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.305g 28%
Carbs 93.18g 11g 27%
Copper 0.003mg 0.227mg 25%
Choline 0mg 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 0.6µg 10.7µg 18%
Potassium 4mg 597mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.179mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.154mg 12%
Magnesium 0mg 51mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.732mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.142mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.011g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0mg 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Calcium 3mg 20mg 2%
Calories 373kcal 410kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 93.18g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 88.9g 9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 2070mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.