Frostings vs Sugars
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Frostings 341
Sugars 387
Protein (g)
Frostings 0.440
Sugars 0
Carbs (g)
Frostings 83.7
Sugars 100.0
Fat (g)
Frostings 0.530
Sugars 0
Fiber (g)
Frostings 0
Sugars 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe — 0.440g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe — 341 vs 387 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Frostings | Sugars | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 341 kcal | 387 kcal | -12% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 15.3 g | 0.020 g | +76250% |
| Protein | 0.440 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.530 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 83.7 g | 100.0 g | -16% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.271 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.137 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.006 mg | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.045 mg | 0.019 mg | +137% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.039 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.051 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.006 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.050 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 17.0 mg | 1.00 mg | +1600% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.030 mg | 0.050 mg | -40% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 13.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 30.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +1400% |
| Sodium, Na | 6.00 mg | 1.00 mg | +500% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.060 mg | 0.010 mg | +500% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.006 mg | 0.007 mg | -14% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.014 mg | 0.004 mg | +250% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.00 ug | 0.600 ug | +67% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1427 kj | 1618 kj | -12% |
| Ash | 0.110 g | 0.010 g | +1000% |
| Total Sugars | 80.4 g | 99.8 g | -19% |
| Sucrose | — | 99.8 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Fluoride, F | — | 0 ug | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 4.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 14.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.041 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.128 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.051 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.137 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.067 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.057 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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