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Fruitcake vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fruitcake and Bread sticks

  • Bread sticks are richer than Fruitcake in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily Selenium needs 65% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Bread sticks, plain.

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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 +50%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.7%
Contains more Zinc +225.9%
Contains more Copper +276%
Contains more Manganese +153.2%
Contains more Selenium +1775%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.7%
Contains more Zinc +225.9%
Contains more Copper +276%
Contains more Manganese +153.2%
Contains more Selenium +1775%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1078%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +710%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1078%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +710%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +314.8%
Contains more Protein +313.8%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Equal in Fats - 9.5
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Water +314.8%
Contains more Protein +313.8%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Equal in Fats - 9.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.628
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.628

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 2.9g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 9.1g 9.5g Bread sticks
Carbs 61.6g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 324kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 27.42g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 3.7g 3g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 22mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 52mg 121mg Bread sticks
Potassium 153mg 124mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 713mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.05mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.22mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 2µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.073mg Bread sticks
Folate 20µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.102mg 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.206mg 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.121mg 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.059mg 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.144mg 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.071mg 0.258mg Bread sticks
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.048g 1.41g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 3.568g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 3.628g Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Bread sticks
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
10%
Fruitcake
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.362g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.