Shortbread vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shortbread and fondant icing
- Fondant icing contains less iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin E, and selenium than shortbread.
- Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in fondant icing is lower.
- Fondant icing has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fondant icing is 43, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +933.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1862.5% |
| 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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 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 | +131000% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1616.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0g | 56% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 0.02g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0g | 37% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.01mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.005mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.016mg | 23% |
| Folate | 81µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0g | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 11mg | 15% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 0g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.6µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 93.18g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.003mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 373kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 93.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 88.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
30%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)