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Coffeecake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coffeecake and Fruitcake

  • Coffeecake has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, while Fruitcake has more Iron, and Fiber.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 27% more than Fruitcake.
  • Coffeecake contains 34 times more Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake. While Coffeecake contains 0.34µg of Vitamin B12, Fruitcake contains only 0.01µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fruitcake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Coffeecake, cheese and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
6
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4
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Calcium +78.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains more Zinc +118.5%
Contains more Selenium +565%
Contains more Iron +223.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.05
Coffeecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +78.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains more Zinc +118.5%
Contains more Selenium +565%
Contains more Iron +223.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.05

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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
7
:
5
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Vitamin A +1204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Coffeecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
4
:
1
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +67%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +39.1%
Coffeecake
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +67%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
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2
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%
Coffeecake
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 7g 2.9g Coffeecake
Fats 15.2g 9.1g Coffeecake
Carbs 44.3g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 339kcal 324kcal Coffeecake
Sugar 27.42g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 59mg 33mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.64mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 101mg 52mg Coffeecake
Potassium 289mg 153mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.27mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.052mg 0.05mg Coffeecake
Manganese 0.172mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 13.3µg 2µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 22IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 7µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.05mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.099mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.226mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.046mg Coffeecake
Folate 39µg 20µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.01µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.042mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.26mg 0.102mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.121mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.206mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg 0.121mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.059mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.14mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg 0.144mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg 0.071mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 85mg 5mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 5.391g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 4.2g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Coffeecake Fruitcake
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
16%
Coffeecake
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.343g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/nutrients
  2. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.