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Twizzlers vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Twizzlers and Fondant icing

  • Fondant icing contains less Monounsaturated Fat than Twizzlers.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fondant icing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +825%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
93% 7%
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 +13100%
Contains more WaterWater +122.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Fondant icing Opinion
Calories 347kcal 373kcal Fondant icing
Protein 2.3g 0g Twizzlers
Fats 2.64g 0.02g Twizzlers
Net carbs 78.77g 93.18g Fondant icing
Carbs 79.37g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calcium 8mg 3mg Twizzlers
Potassium 37mg 4mg Twizzlers
Iron 0.28mg 0.01mg Twizzlers
Sugar 51.35g 88.9g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.6g 0g Twizzlers
Copper 0.003mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg Fondant icing
Phosphorus 24mg 0mg Twizzlers
Sodium 195mg 11mg Fondant icing
Selenium 0.6µg Fondant icing
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Fondant icing
Vitamin B2 0.016mg Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 0g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Fondant icing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Twizzlers
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.