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Pineapple cake vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pineapple cake and Fondant icing different?

  • Fondant icing contains less Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Pineapple cake.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 12750% more than Fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing contains less Saturated Fat.

Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2700%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +2800%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1466.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2700%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +2800%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1466.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3059900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3059900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +60400%
Contains more Water +379.2%
Contains more Other +2566.7%
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +60400%
Contains more Water +379.2%
Contains more Other +2566.7%
Contains more Carbs +84.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 3.5g 0g Pineapple cake
Fats 12.1g 0.02g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 319kcal 373kcal Fondant icing
Sugar 88.9g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 0g Pineapple cake
Calcium 120mg 3mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.01mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 13mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Phosphorus 82mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 4mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 319mg 11mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.31mg 0.04mg Pineapple cake
Copper 0.087mg 0.003mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 0.6µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 0IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.005mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.016mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Folate 26µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 2.915g 0g Fondant icing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 0g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pineapple cake Fondant icing
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.915g)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.