Chocolate vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chocolate and Fruitcake
- Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% more.
- Chocolate contains 23 times more Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake. Chocolate contains 0.23µg of Vitamin B12, while Fruitcake contains 0.01µg.
- Fruitcake contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +812.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1956% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +644.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +296.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +545% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2508.2% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +127.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +204.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 546kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 4.88g | 2.9g |
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| Fats | 31.28g | 9.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 54.17g | 57.9g |
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| Carbs | 61.17g | 61.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg | 153mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 2.07mg |
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| Sugar | 47.9g | 27.42g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 101mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.22mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 20µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.519g | 1.048g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g | 4.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 3.323g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.102mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.121mg |
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| Leucine | 0.206mg |
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| Lysine | 0.121mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.471g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals