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Gelatin dessert vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gelatin dessert and Icing

  • Gelatin dessert has more Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Icing's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 20% more.
  • Icing contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Gelatin desserts, dry mix 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 1.4% 0.9% 0.62% 4.9% 39% 0.27% 60% 61% 1.4% 37%
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 +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +683.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.5%
~equal in Calcium ~3mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 9.5% 0.17% 0.84% 0.23% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.9%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 g
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 +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1407%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gelatin dessert Icing Opinion
Calories 381kcal 418kcal Icing
Protein 7.8g 0g Gelatin dessert
Fats 0g 16.23g Icing
Net carbs 90.5g 67.89g Gelatin dessert
Carbs 90.5g 67.89g Gelatin dessert
Magnesium 2mg 1mg Gelatin dessert
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Potassium 7mg 34mg Icing
Iron 0.13mg 0.16mg Icing
Sugar 86.04g 63.1g Icing
Copper 0.118mg 0mg Gelatin dessert
Zinc 0.01mg 0.07mg Icing
Phosphorus 141mg 18mg Gelatin dessert
Sodium 466mg 184mg Icing
Vitamin E 0mg 1.53mg Icing
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Gelatin dessert
Selenium 6.7µg 0.1µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.01mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.009mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.014mg 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
Folate 3µg 8µg Icing
Choline 3.5mg 2.3mg Gelatin dessert
Saturated Fat 0g 2.974g Gelatin dessert
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 7.951g Icing
Threonine 0.151mg Gelatin dessert
Isoleucine 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Leucine 0.251mg Gelatin dessert
Lysine 0.354mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.062mg Gelatin dessert
Phenylalanine 0.177mg Gelatin dessert
Valine 0.213mg Gelatin dessert
Histidine 0.068mg Gelatin dessert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gelatin dessert 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
1%
Gelatin dessert
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Gelatin dessert
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert 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 ($)

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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.