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Fondant icing vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fondant icing and Porridge

  • Fondant icing has less Iron, and Calcium.
  • Porridge's daily need coverage for Iron is 47% more.
  • Fondant icing has 2963 times more Sugar than Porridge. Fondant icing has 88.9g of Sugar, while Porridge has 0.03g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Iron +37300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Iron +37300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
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 +785.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Water +1199.9%
Contains more Other +266.7%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Carbs +785.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Water +1199.9%
Contains more Other +266.7%

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 Porridge
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 10.02g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 1.44g Porridge
Fats 0.02g 0.21g Porridge
Carbs 93.18g 10.52g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 50kcal Fondant icing
Sugar 88.9g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 3mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 0.01mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Porridge
Phosphorus 0mg 15mg Porridge
Potassium 4mg 16mg Porridge
Sodium 11mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.04mg 0.13mg Porridge
Copper 0.003mg 0.04mg Porridge
Selenium 0.6µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.025mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.013mg Porridge
Folate 0µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0g 0.033g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.