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White chocolate vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between White chocolate and Icing?

  • White chocolate is richer than Icing in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Potassium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Icing is lower.

We used Candies, white chocolate 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.
Contains more Calcium +6533.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +741.2%
Contains less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Zinc +957.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +6533.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +741.2%
Contains less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Zinc +957.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4400%

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.
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Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1005.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.4%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1005.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.4%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +97.7%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Water +1059.2%
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
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 Fats +97.7%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Water +1059.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.9%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Icing Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 67.89g Icing
Protein 5.87g 0g White chocolate
Fats 32.09g 16.23g White chocolate
Carbs 59.24g 67.89g Icing
Calories 539kcal 418kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g 63.1g White chocolate
Fiber 0.2g 0g White chocolate
Calcium 199mg 3mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 0.16mg White chocolate
Magnesium 12mg 1mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 176mg 18mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 34mg White chocolate
Sodium 90mg 184mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.74mg 0.07mg White chocolate
Copper 0.06mg 0mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg White chocolate
Selenium 4.5µg 0.1µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.01mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.22mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.055mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 13µg Icing
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 19.412g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 4.86g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.