Ricotta vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ricotta and fondant icing
- Ricotta is higher than fondant icing in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Ricotta covers your daily saturated fat needs 41% more than fondant icing.
- The amount of saturated fat in fondant icing is lower.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 | +6800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2525% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2316.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 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 | +64800% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +963.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2965.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 0g | 38% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 93.18g | 30% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.6µg | 25% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 0g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 0.02g | 20% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.016mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 373kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 0g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.003mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 93.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 88.9g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2)