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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, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Contains more IronIron +220%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +584.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +630.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
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 CarbsCarbs +443.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +36.9%
Contains more WaterWater +307%
~equal in Other ~0.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +863.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.974g 13.831g 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.825g 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 188µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.065mg 18%
Carbs 67.89g 12.49g 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Calcium 3mg 101mg 10%
Phosphorus 18mg 89mg 10%
Fats 16.23g 22.22g 9%
Vitamin K 13µg 1.9µg 9%
Sodium 184mg 8mg 8%
Calories 418kcal 257kcal 8%
Protein 0g 3.2g 6%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.64mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.305mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 6.418g 4%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.37mg 3%
Potassium 34mg 147mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Choline 2.3mg 16.8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.037mg 2%
Selenium 0.1µg 1.4µg 2%
Magnesium 1mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.07mg 1%
Copper 0mg 0.01mg 1%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Iron 0.16mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 67.89g 12.49g N/A
Sugar 63.1g 8g N/A
Manganese 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Whipped cream
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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.