Icing vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between icing and table salt?
- Icing is richer than table salt in vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1677% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in table salt is lower.
- The glycemic index of table salt is lower.
We used Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Salt, table 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +325% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7435% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12221% |
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Protein
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 184mg | 38758mg | 1677% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 0g | 53% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 0g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 0g | 23% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 0kcal | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 0g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0mg | 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
12%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Table salt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 38574mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)