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Grapefruit vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Grapefruit and Fondant icing

  • Fondant icing contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Vitamin B5 than Grapefruit.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 35% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Grapefruit is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Candies, fondant, 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 more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3275%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3275%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +1206.5%
Contains more Other +516.7%
Contains more Carbs +774.1%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +1206.5%
Contains more Other +516.7%
Contains more Carbs +774.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 0.77g 0g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.02g Grapefruit
Carbs 10.66g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 42kcal 373kcal Fondant icing
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 88.9g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 0g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 3mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.01mg Grapefruit
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg 0mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 4mg Grapefruit
Sodium 0mg 11mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg 0.003mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg 0mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Fondant icing
Vitamin A 1150IU 0IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.005mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.016mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg 0µg Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Grapefruit Fondant icing
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
20%
Grapefruit
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients
  2. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.