Icing vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between icing and nougat?
- Icing is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin K, yet nougat is richer in copper, manganese, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, and iron.
- Nougat's daily need coverage for copper is 15% higher.
- Nougat contains less sodium.
- Nougat has a lower glycemic index than icing.
We used Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Candies, nougat, with almonds types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +3100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +966.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2500% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 0g | 53% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 1.67g | 22% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.134mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.304mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.148mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 92.39g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 2.77mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.33g | 7% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 1.667g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 55mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 2.6µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.478mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 398kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 89.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 44.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +871.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +600.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.9% |
