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Fondant icing vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fondant icing and Puff pastry

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin K, and Copper in Puff pastry is higher than in Fondant icing.
  • Puff pastry covers your daily Selenium needs 43% more than Fondant icing.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +25900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1450%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +3733.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3983.3%
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +25900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1450%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +3733.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3983.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
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% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +103.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +192400%
Contains more Other +1566.7%
Equal in Water - 7.4
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +103.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +192400%
Contains more Other +1566.7%
Equal in Water - 7.4

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 Puff pastry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 44.2g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 0.02g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 93.18g 45.7g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 88.9g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 0g 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 3mg 10mg Puff pastry
Iron 0.01mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 0mg 16mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 0mg 60mg Puff pastry
Potassium 4mg 62mg Puff pastry
Sodium 11mg 253mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.003mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 0.6µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.019mg Puff pastry
Folate 0µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin K 0µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0g 5.502g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fondant icing Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.