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Fruitcake vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fruitcake and Crouton

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus than Fruitcake.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 65% more.
  • Fruitcake contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Croutons, 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 Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Calcium +130.3%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Copper +226%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Calcium +130.3%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Copper +226%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
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 B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +560%
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% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +560%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.9%
Contains more Water +360%
Contains more Protein +310.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +127.3%
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% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +37.9%
Contains more Water +360%
Contains more Protein +310.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Crouton
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 2.9g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 9.1g 6.6g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 324kcal 407kcal Crouton
Sugar 27.42g Crouton
Fiber 3.7g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 33mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 2.07mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 52mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 153mg 124mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 698mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.05mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.22mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 2µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.026mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.102mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.206mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.121mg 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.059mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.144mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.071mg 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.048g 1.51g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 3.059g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 1.273g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fruitcake Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.