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Icing vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Icing and Tart different?

  • Icing is higher in Vitamin K, however, Tart is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tart is 41% higher.
  • Icing contains 33 times more Vitamin K than Tart. While Icing contains 13µg of Vitamin K, Tart contains only 0.4µg.

Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Icing
Icing
2
:
8
Tart
Tart
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +2037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +4300%
Contains more Phosphorus +416.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +12800%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Tart
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +2037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +4300%
Contains more Phosphorus +416.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +12800%

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
3
:
7
Tart
Tart
Contains more Vitamin E +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1150%
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%
Tart
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
:
3
Tart
Tart
Contains more Fats +171%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Tart
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Fats +171%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +45.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
:
1
Tart
Tart
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +805.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Tart
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +805.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Tart Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 75.3g Tart
Protein 0g 3.99g Tart
Fats 16.23g 5.99g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 76.8g Tart
Calories 418kcal 372kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 4.87g Tart
Fiber 0g 1.5g Tart
Calcium 3mg 44mg Tart
Iron 0.16mg 3.42mg Tart
Magnesium 1mg 44mg Tart
Phosphorus 18mg 93mg Tart
Potassium 34mg 66mg Tart
Sodium 184mg 361mg Icing
Zinc 0.07mg 0.28mg Tart
Copper 0mg 0.073mg Tart
Selenium 0.1µg 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 0IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.285mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 8µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin K 13µg 0.4µg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 1.393g Tart
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 3.338g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.878g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.