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Sherbet vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sherbet and Icing?

  • Sherbet is higher in Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Calcium, yet Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Icing's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 16% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sherbet is lower.

We used Sherbet, orange and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types 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.
Sherbet
Sherbet
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +182.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Sherbet
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +182.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Iron +14.3%

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.
Sherbet
Sherbet
6
:
5
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +15200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sherbet
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +15200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sherbet
Sherbet
2
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +338.6%
Contains more Fats +711.5%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Sherbet
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +338.6%
Contains more Fats +711.5%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Contains more Other +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sherbet
Sherbet
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +817%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9838.8%
Sherbet
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +817%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9838.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Icing Opinion
Net carbs 29.1g 67.89g Icing
Protein 1.1g 0g Sherbet
Fats 2g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 30.4g 67.89g Icing
Calories 144kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 24.32g 63.1g Sherbet
Fiber 1.3g 0g Sherbet
Calcium 54mg 3mg Sherbet
Iron 0.14mg 0.16mg Icing
Magnesium 8mg 1mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 40mg 18mg Sherbet
Potassium 96mg 34mg Sherbet
Sodium 46mg 184mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.48mg 0.07mg Sherbet
Copper 0.028mg 0mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Sherbet
Selenium 1.5µg 0.1µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 46IU 0IU Sherbet
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.01mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.055mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0mg Sherbet
Folate 4µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 1.16g 2.974g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
7%
Sherbet
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.814g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/nutrients
  2. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.