Icing vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are icing and eggs different?
- Eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and iron than icing.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 222% higher.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index (0) than icing (51).
Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +270.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +643.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +855.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30700% |
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 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2441.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12673.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +53% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5961.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +395.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +462.3% |
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Saturated fat
~3.267g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0mg | 2mg | 222% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 30.8µg | 56% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 293.8mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 1.414g | 44% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 1.398mg | 27% |
| Protein | 0g | 12.58g | 25% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 1.12g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 172mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.513mg | 16% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 155kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 1.19mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.05mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 10.61g | 9% |
| Folate | 8µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 50mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 124mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 126mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 4.077g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 3.267g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
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
12%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.293g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins