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Fondant icing vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fondant icing and Watercress

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2 in Watercress is higher than in Fondant icing.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 208% more than Fondant icing.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Watercress, raw.

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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 -73.2%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8150%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +2466.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8150%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +2466.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
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 +7123.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +1311.1%
Contains more Other +1900%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +7123.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +1311.1%
Contains more Other +1900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 0.79g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.02g 0.1g Watercress
Carbs 93.18g 1.29g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 11kcal Fondant icing
Sugar 88.9g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 3mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.01mg 0.2mg Watercress
Magnesium 0mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 0mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 4mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 11mg 41mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 0.11mg Watercress
Copper 0.003mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 0IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 0µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin K 0µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0g 0.027g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.008g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.035g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.