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Fondant icing vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fondant icing and Toffee

  • Fondant icing has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Toffee's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 -91.9%
Contains more Calcium +1033.3%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1175%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.003
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Calcium +1033.3%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1175%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.003

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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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Water +1125.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +163650%
Contains more Other +1416.7%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Water +1125.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +163650%
Contains more Other +1416.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 64.72g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 1.07g Toffee
Fats 0.02g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 93.18g 64.72g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 88.9g 63.47g Toffee
Calcium 3mg 34mg Toffee
Iron 0.01mg 0.03mg Toffee
Magnesium 0mg 4mg Toffee
Phosphorus 0mg 32mg Toffee
Potassium 4mg 51mg Toffee
Sodium 11mg 135mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 0.12mg Toffee
Copper 0.003mg 0.003mg
Manganese 0mg 0.002mg Toffee
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Toffee
Vitamin A 0IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.008mg Toffee
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.029mg Toffee
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Toffee
Folate 0µg 2µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Toffee
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Fondant icing
Trans Fat 0.674g Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0g 20.565g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.