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Flour vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Flour and Fondant icing

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber in Flour is higher than in Fondant icing.
  • Flour covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 65% more than Fondant icing.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +46300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2575%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
Contains more Copper +4700%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5550%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 174% 16% 47% 10% 1% 20% 48% 89% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +46300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2575%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
Contains more Copper +4700%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5550%

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.
Flour
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 197% 114% 111% 27% 11% 138% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4800%
Contains more Water +76.9%
Contains more Other +666.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.1%
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4800%
Contains more Water +76.9%
Contains more Other +666.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flour Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 73.61g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 10.33g 0g Flour
Fats 0.98g 0.02g Flour
Carbs 76.31g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 364kcal 373kcal Fondant icing
Sugar 0.27g 88.9g Flour
Fiber 2.7g 0g Flour
Calcium 15mg 3mg Flour
Iron 4.64mg 0.01mg Flour
Magnesium 22mg 0mg Flour
Phosphorus 108mg 0mg Flour
Potassium 107mg 4mg Flour
Sodium 2mg 11mg Flour
Zinc 0.7mg 0.04mg Flour
Copper 0.144mg 0.003mg Flour
Manganese 0.682mg 0mg Flour
Selenium 33.9µg 0.6µg Flour
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Flour
Vitamin B1 0.785mg 0.005mg Flour
Vitamin B2 0.494mg 0.016mg Flour
Vitamin B3 5.904mg 0mg Flour
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0mg Flour
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0mg Flour
Folate 183µg 0µg Flour
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Flour
Tryptophan 0.127mg Flour
Threonine 0.281mg Flour
Isoleucine 0.357mg Flour
Leucine 0.71mg Flour
Lysine 0.228mg Flour
Methionine 0.183mg Flour
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Flour
Valine 0.415mg Flour
Histidine 0.23mg Flour
Saturated Fat 0.155g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0g Flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.413g 0g Flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flour Fondant 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
50%
Flour
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Flour
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.