Icing vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between icing and egg whites
- Icing has more vitamin K, vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for egg whites is 36% higher.
- Icing has a higher glycemic index than egg whites.
Food types used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Egg, white, raw, fresh.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +379.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19900% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +9447.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +481.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 0g | 53% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 20µg | 36% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 0.17g | 25% |
| Protein | 0g | 10.9g | 22% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 0.73g | 22% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 52kcal | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 0g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.439mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 166mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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 - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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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