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Fruitcake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruitcake and Coffeecake

  • Fruitcake has more Iron, and Fiber, while Coffeecake has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 27% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake contains 4 times more Fiber than Coffeecake. While Fruitcake contains 3.7g of Fiber, Coffeecake contains only 1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fruitcake is lower.

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

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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 Iron +223.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Calcium +78.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains more Zinc +118.5%
Contains more Selenium +565%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.052
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 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Iron +223.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Calcium +78.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains more Zinc +118.5%
Contains more Selenium +565%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.052

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 C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
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%
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 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Coffeecake
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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
29%
Coffeecake

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients
  2. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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