Sugar vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sugar and fondant icing
- Fondant icing has a lower glycemic index than sugar.
Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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 IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33600% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Carbs
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 99.98g | 93.18g | 2% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 373kcal | 1% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 99.98g | 93.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 99.8g | 88.9g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.016mg | 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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fondant icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.