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Murray Vanilla Wafers vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Murray Vanilla Wafers and Fruitcake

  • Murray Vanilla Wafers have more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Fruitcake have more Fiber.
  • Murray Vanilla Wafers covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 31% more than Fruitcake.
  • Murray Vanilla Wafers contain 5 times more Saturated Fat than Fruitcake. While Murray Vanilla Wafers contain 5.7g of Saturated Fat, Fruitcake contains only 1.048g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 18% 8% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.8%

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 B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.7%
Contains more Folate +340%
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% 105% 54% 49% 0% 0% 66% 0% 0%
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 B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.7%
Contains more Folate +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Contains more Fats +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Water +517.1%
4% 17% 73% 4%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 17.4 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.6 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 +37.9%
Contains more Fats +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Water +517.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.2
35% 24% 41%
Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.6 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.2

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Murray Vanilla Wafers Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 71.5g 57.9g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Protein 4g 2.9g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Fats 17.4g 9.1g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Carbs 72.9g 61.6g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Calories 461kcal 324kcal Murray Vanilla Wafers
Sugar 31.5g 27.42g Fruitcake
Fiber 1.4g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 42mg 52mg Fruitcake
Potassium 84mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 401mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.42mg 0.05mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.099mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B3 2.6mg 0.791mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 88µg 20µg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 1mg 5mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Trans Fat 0.25g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 5.7g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.9g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.6g 3.323g Murray Vanilla Wafers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Murray Vanilla Wafers 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
23%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.652g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake 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

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.