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Fondant icing vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fondant icing and chia seeds

  • Chia seeds are higher than fondant icing in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 138% more than fondant icing.
  • The glycemic index of chia seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10075%
Contains more IronIron +77100%
Contains more CopperCopper +30700%
Contains more ZincZinc +11350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9100%

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%
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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +153600%
Contains more OtherOther +7900%

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 Chia seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.665g 158%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Phosphorus 0mg 860mg 123%
Manganese 0mg 2.723mg 118%
Copper 0.003mg 0.924mg 102%
Selenium 0.6µg 55.2µg 99%
Iron 0.01mg 7.72mg 96%
Magnesium 0mg 335mg 80%
Calcium 3mg 631mg 63%
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.83mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.62mg 51%
Fats 0.02g 30.74g 47%
Zinc 0.04mg 4.58mg 41%
Protein 0g 16.54g 33%
Carbs 93.18g 42.12g 17%
Saturated fat 0g 3.33g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.17mg 12%
Folate 0µg 49µg 12%
Potassium 4mg 407mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.309g 6%
Calories 373kcal 486kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Net carbs 93.18g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 88.9g N/A
Sodium 11mg 16mg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.