Pecan vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pecan and fondant icing
- Fondant icing contains less manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than pecan.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 196% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in fondant icing is lower.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of fondant icing is 43.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11225% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +533.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +712.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +359750% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2366.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +572.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0mg | 196% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0g | 144% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.003mg | 133% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 0.02g | 111% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 0g | 102% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.005mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.04mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 0mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 0g | 38% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.01mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 0g | 28% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 93.18g | 26% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 0g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 373kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 4mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 0.6µg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 93.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 88.9g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
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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
31%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)