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Fruit leather vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruit leather and Icing

  • Fruit leather has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B5, while Icing has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E.
  • Fruit leather covers your daily need of Vitamin C 62% more than Icing.
  • The amount of Sodium in Icing is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, fruit leather, pieces and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 14% 28% 57% 5.2% 10% 53% 24% 15%
Icing
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +382.4%
Contains more IronIron +368.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 187% 3.5% 11% 0% 11% 23% 1.9% 19% 69% 0% 46% 3% 7%
Icing
Icing
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 g
Icing
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%
Contains more FatsFats +505.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Icing
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +228.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1345.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit leather Icing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit leather Icing Opinion
Calories 359kcal 418kcal Icing
Protein 1g 0g Fruit leather
Fats 2.68g 16.23g Icing
Vitamin C 56mg 0mg Fruit leather
Net carbs 82.82g 67.89g Fruit leather
Carbs 82.82g 67.89g Fruit leather
Magnesium 14mg 1mg Fruit leather
Calcium 18mg 3mg Fruit leather
Potassium 164mg 34mg Fruit leather
Iron 0.75mg 0.16mg Fruit leather
Sugar 57.58g 63.1g Fruit leather
Copper 0.171mg 0mg Fruit leather
Zinc 0.19mg 0.07mg Fruit leather
Phosphorus 24mg 18mg Fruit leather
Sodium 403mg 184mg Icing
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Fruit leather
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Fruit leather
Vitamin E 0.56mg 1.53mg Icing
Manganese 0.184mg 0mg Fruit leather
Selenium 2.7µg 0.1µg Fruit leather
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.01mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.055mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0mg Fruit leather
Vitamin K 18.2µg 13µg Fruit leather
Folate 4µg 8µg Icing
Choline 12.9mg 2.3mg Fruit leather
Saturated Fat 0.65g 2.974g Fruit leather
Monounsaturated Fat 1.48g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit leather Icing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Fruit leather
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Fruit leather
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/nutrients
  2. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.