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Fondant icing vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fondant icing and Shortbread

  • Fondant icing contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Selenium than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fondant icing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 -96.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +1125%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +1125%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%

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 +6960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1862.5%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1862.5%
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 +46.1%
Contains more Water +87.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +131000%
Contains more Other +1616.7%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Carbs +46.1%
Contains more Water +87.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +131000%
Contains more Other +1616.7%

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 Shortbread
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 Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 62.48g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.02g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 93.18g 63.78g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 88.9g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 0g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 3mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 0.01mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 0mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 0mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 4mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 11mg 353mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.003mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.6µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 0µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0g 8.105g Fondant icing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.