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Fondant icing vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fondant icing and Tortilla

  • Fondant icing has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 48% more.
  • Fondant icing is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +38000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2525%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +3300%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2666.7%
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +38000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2525%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +3300%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2666.7%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +612.5%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +612.5%
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 +86.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4650%
Contains more Water +492.9%
Contains more Other +3016.7%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4650%
Contains more Water +492.9%
Contains more Other +3016.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 47.54g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 0.02g 0.95g Tortilla
Carbs 93.18g 49.94g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 237kcal Fondant icing
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 88.9g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 0g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 3mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.01mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 0mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 0mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 4mg 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 11mg 482mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 0.32mg Tortilla
Copper 0.003mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 0.6µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 0µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0g 0.296g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.185g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.391g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 86.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.