Fondant icing vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fondant icing and Pectin different?
- Pectin has more Copper, Fiber, and Iron than Fondant icing.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 46% higher.
- Fondant icing has less Sodium.
Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix are the varieties 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 | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1075% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
0.3 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
8.7 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
~equal in
Carbs
~90.4g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 373kcal | 325kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.3g |
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| Fats | 0.02g | 0.3g |
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| Net carbs | 93.18g | 81.8g |
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| Carbs | 93.18g | 90.4g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 2.71mg |
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| Sugar | 88.9g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.003mg | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 200mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.09g |
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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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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.