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Icing vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Icing and Cheesecake?

  • Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, yet Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% more.
  • Icing has 3 times more Vitamin K than Cheesecake. While Icing has 13µg of Vitamin K, Cheesecake has only 4.4µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Icing is lower.

We used Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Cheesecake commercially prepared types in this article.

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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.
Icing
Icing
1
:
9
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +416.7%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +416.7%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5100%

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.
Icing
Icing
4
:
8
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains more Vitamin E +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +938.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +938.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
1
:
4
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains more Carbs +166.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +38.6%
Contains more Water +202.6%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +166.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +38.6%
Contains more Water +202.6%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
:
1
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 25.1g Icing
Protein 0g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 16.23g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 67.89g 25.5g Icing
Calories 418kcal 321kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 21.8g Cheesecake
Fiber 0g 0.4g Cheesecake
Calcium 3mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.16mg 0.63mg Cheesecake
Magnesium 1mg 11mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 18mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 34mg 90mg Cheesecake
Sodium 184mg 438mg Icing
Zinc 0.07mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0mg 0.02mg Cheesecake
Manganese 0mg 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 0.1µg 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.56mg Icing
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.028mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.193mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.195mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.052mg Cheesecake
Folate 8µg 18µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 13µg 4.4µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 9.921g Icing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 1.602g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Cheesecake
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
12%
Icing
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.947g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.