Icing vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between icing and apples
- Icing has more vitamin B2, vitamin E, vitamin K, and polyunsaturated fat, while apples have more fiber and vitamin C.
- Icing covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 21% more than apples.
- Icing contains 184 times more sodium than apples. While icing contains 184mg of sodium, apples contain only 1mg.
- Apples have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apples is 36, while the glycemic index of icing is 51.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +214.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1061.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +490.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +9447.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +391.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +305% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +467.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69328.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15490.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 0.051g | 53% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 0.17g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.026mg | 21% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 52kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 13.81g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 0.028g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 0.007g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 2.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 1mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.9g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 10.39g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 3.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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