White cake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between White cake and Fruitcake

White cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Fruitcake is richer in Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin E .
White cake's daily need coverage for Selenium is 16% more.
White cake contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Fruitcake. White cake contains 3.897g of Saturated Fat, while Fruitcake contains 1.048g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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.

White cake

Fruitcake

Contains more Calcium +172.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%

Contains more Zinc +22.2%

Contains more Copper +34%

Contains more Manganese +25.9%

Contains more Selenium +435%

Contains more Iron +78.4%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Potassium +54.5%

Contains less Sodium -64.4%

White cake

Fruitcake

Contains more Calcium +172.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%

Contains more Zinc +22.2%

Contains more Copper +34%

Contains more Manganese +25.9%

Contains more Selenium +435%

Contains more Iron +78.4%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Potassium +54.5%

Contains less Sodium -64.4%

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.

White cake

Fruitcake

Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%

Contains more Folate +55%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Contains more Vitamin K +173.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +650%

Contains more Vitamin C +400%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%

White cake

Fruitcake

Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%

Contains more Folate +55%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Contains more Vitamin K +173.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +650%

Contains more Vitamin C +400%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

White cake

Fruitcake

Contains more Protein +51.7%

Contains more Fats +13.2%

Contains more Other +27.3%

Contains more Water +22.2%

Equal in Carbs - 61.6

White cake

Protein: 4.4 g

Fats: 10.3 g

Carbs: 63.2 g

Water: 20.7 g

Other: 1.4 g

Fruitcake

Protein: 2.9 g

Fats: 9.1 g

Carbs: 61.6 g

Water: 25.3 g

Other: 1.1 g

Contains more Protein +51.7%

Contains more Fats +13.2%

Contains more Other +27.3%

Contains more Water +22.2%

Equal in Carbs - 61.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

White cake

Fruitcake

Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%

White cake

Saturated Fat: 3.897 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g

Fruitcake

Saturated Fat: 1.048 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%

Comparison summary table

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


Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	62.2g	57.9g
Protein	4.4g	2.9g
Fats	10.3g	9.1g
Carbs	63.2g	61.6g
Calories	356kcal	324kcal
Sugar	57.39g	27.42g
Fiber	1g	3.7g
Calcium	90mg	33mg
Iron	1.16mg	2.07mg
Magnesium	12mg	16mg
Phosphorus	70mg	52mg
Potassium	99mg	153mg
Sodium	284mg	101mg
Zinc	0.33mg	0.27mg
Copper	0.067mg	0.05mg
Manganese	0.277mg	0.22mg
Selenium	10.7µg	2µg
Vitamin A	42IU	22IU
Vitamin A RAE	12µg	7µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	0.9mg
Vitamin D	8IU	0IU
Vitamin D	0.2µg	0µg
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0.5mg
Vitamin B1	0.128mg	0.05mg
Vitamin B2	0.189mg	0.099mg
Vitamin B3	1.063mg	0.791mg
Vitamin B5	0.167mg	0.226mg
Vitamin B6	0.029mg	0.046mg
Folate	31µg	20µg
Vitamin B12	0.06µg	0.01µg
Vitamin K	4.1µg	1.5µg
Tryptophan	0.054mg	0.042mg
Threonine	0.157mg	0.102mg
Isoleucine	0.199mg	0.121mg
Leucine	0.338mg	0.206mg
Lysine	0.204mg	0.121mg
Methionine	0.107mg	0.059mg
Phenylalanine	0.228mg	0.14mg
Valine	0.229mg	0.144mg
Histidine	0.099mg	0.071mg
Cholesterol	1mg	5mg
Saturated Fat	3.897g	1.048g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat	3.692g	4.2g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.162g	3.323g

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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

14%

10%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

28%

21%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)

Which food is richer in minerals?

White cake is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

White cake is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.97g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.849g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

White cake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Important differences between White cake and Fruitcake

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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