Cheesecake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cheesecake and fruitcake?
- Cheesecake is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B12, yet fruitcake is higher in iron and fiber.
- Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% more.
- Cheesecake has 25 times more vitamin A than fruitcake. While cheesecake has 547IU of vitamin A, fruitcake has only 22IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in fruitcake is lower.
We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +415.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 9.921g | 1.048g | 40% |
| Fats | 22.5g | 9.1g | 21% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.07mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 5mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 159µg | 7µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 101mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.7g | 13% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 61.6g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 3.323g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.634g | 4.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.099mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.01µg | 7% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 8.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.226mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 2.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.791mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 153mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calories | 321kcal | 324kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.1g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.8g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.064mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.222mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.281mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.464mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.372mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.314mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.133mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.873g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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