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Fruitcake vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fruitcake and Potato bread

  • Potato bread is higher than Fruitcake in Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 45% higher.
  • Fruitcake has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Bread, potato.

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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 less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Calcium +469.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.6%
Contains more Potassium +369.3%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +88%
Contains more Manganese +15%
Contains more Selenium +375%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Calcium +469.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.6%
Contains more Potassium +369.3%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +88%
Contains more Manganese +15%
Contains more Selenium +375%
Equal in Iron - 2.25

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 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.3%
Contains more Folate +530%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +353.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.3%
Contains more Folate +530%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +353.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +190.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Protein +331%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Other +240.9%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +190.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Protein +331%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Other +240.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 40.77g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 9.1g 3.13g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 47.07g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 266kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g 9.38g Potato bread
Fiber 3.7g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 33mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 2.07mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 52mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 153mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 101mg 375mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.05mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.22mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 2µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 22IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.47mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.25mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 20µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.102mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.206mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.121mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.059mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.144mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.071mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 1.048g 0g Potato bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 0g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.