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Icing vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Icing and Sugar substitute different?

  • Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 88% higher.
  • Icing contains 20 times more Vitamin B2 than Sugar substitute. While Icing contains 0.302mg of Vitamin B2, Sugar substitute contains only 0.015mg.
  • Sugar substitute has less Sugar.

Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 Phosphorus +125%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Calcium +29200%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Calcium +29200%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.16

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
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +1913.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1913.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Other +397.5%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Other +397.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 16.23g 0g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 418kcal 347kcal Icing
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 63.1g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 3mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.16mg
Magnesium 1mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 18mg 8mg Icing
Potassium 34mg 39mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 184mg 572mg Icing
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Icing
Copper 0mg 0.007mg Sugar substitute
Manganese 0mg 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 0.1µg Icing
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.015mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Folate 8µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.