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Cracker vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Fruitcake different?

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin E than Fruitcake.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 57% higher.
  • Cracker contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Fruitcake. While Cracker contains 0.416mg of Vitamin B1, Fruitcake contains only 0.05mg.
  • Fruitcake has less Sodium.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared are the varieties used 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 +263.6%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +108%
Contains more Manganese +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +235%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +108%
Contains more Manganese +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +235%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 E +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +129%
Contains more Fats +190.4%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Contains more Water +705.7%
Equal in Carbs - 61.6
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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 +129%
Contains more Fats +190.4%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Contains more Water +705.7%
Equal in Carbs - 61.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 59g 57.9g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 2.9g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 9.1g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 510kcal 324kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 27.42g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 120mg 33mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.07mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 52mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 726mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.27mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.05mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.22mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 2µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.9mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.05mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.099mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.791mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.226mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.046mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 20µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.5µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.042mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.102mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.121mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.206mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.112mg 0.059mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.14mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.144mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.071mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 4.2g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.323g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.