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Icing vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Icing and Whipped cream

  • Icing has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Whipped cream has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Whipped cream is 54% higher.
  • Whipped cream has 23 times less Sodium than Icing. Icing has 184mg of Sodium, while Whipped cream has 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized.

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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
1
:
9
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Calcium +3266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.4%
Contains more Potassium +332.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Whipped cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 2% 8% 39% 13% 2% 11% 4% 1% 8%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Calcium +3266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.4%
Contains more Potassium +332.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1300%

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
5
:
6
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Whipped cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 42% 13% 12% 0% 10% 15% 2% 19% 10% 3% 37% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
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3
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Carbs +443.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Water +307%
Equal in Other - 0.76
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Whipped cream
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Carbs +443.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Water +307%
Equal in Other - 0.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
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1
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Whipped cream
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.825 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Whipped cream Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 12.49g Icing
Protein 0g 3.2g Whipped cream
Fats 16.23g 22.22g Whipped cream
Carbs 67.89g 12.49g Icing
Calories 418kcal 257kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 8g Whipped cream
Calcium 3mg 101mg Whipped cream
Iron 0.16mg 0.05mg Icing
Magnesium 1mg 11mg Whipped cream
Phosphorus 18mg 89mg Whipped cream
Potassium 34mg 147mg Whipped cream
Sodium 184mg 8mg Whipped cream
Zinc 0.07mg 0.37mg Whipped cream
Copper 0mg 0.01mg Whipped cream
Manganese 0mg 0.001mg Whipped cream
Selenium 0.1µg 1.4µg Whipped cream
Vitamin A 0IU 685IU Whipped cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 188µg Whipped cream
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.64mg Icing
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Whipped cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Whipped cream
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.037mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.065mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.07mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.305mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Whipped cream
Folate 8µg 3µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Whipped cream
Vitamin K 13µg 1.9µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.045mg Whipped cream
Threonine 0.144mg Whipped cream
Isoleucine 0.194mg Whipped cream
Leucine 0.313mg Whipped cream
Lysine 0.254mg Whipped cream
Methionine 0.08mg Whipped cream
Phenylalanine 0.154mg Whipped cream
Valine 0.214mg Whipped cream
Histidine 0.087mg Whipped cream
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 13.831g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 6.418g Whipped cream
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.825g Icing

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is better in case of low diet
Icing Whipped cream
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
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.857g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.