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Fondant icing vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fondant icing and Squid different?

  • Fondant icing contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 225% more than Fondant icing.

Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were 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 Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +108300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +15825%
Contains more Zinc +8550%
Contains more Copper +33166.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14833.3%
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +108300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +15825%
Contains more Zinc +8550%
Contains more Copper +33166.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14833.3%

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10706.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10706.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5581.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6900%
Contains more Water +806.8%
Contains more Other +5500%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Carbs +5581.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6900%
Contains more Water +806.8%
Contains more Other +5500%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Squid Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 1.64g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0.02g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 93.18g 1.64g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 158kcal Fondant icing
Sugar 88.9g Squid
Calcium 3mg 180mg Squid
Iron 0.01mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 0mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 0mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 4mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 11mg 744mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.003mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 0.6µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 0IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.017mg Squid
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 0µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0g 0.236g Fondant icing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.268g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Squid
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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.