Currant vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between currants and fruitcake
- Currants have more vitamin C, vitamin K, and copper; however, fruitcake has more iron and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for currants is 45% higher.
- Fruitcake has 7 times less vitamin K than currants. Currants have 11µg of vitamin K, while fruitcake has 1.5µg.
- Currants are lower in saturated fat.
- Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index than currants.
Food types used in this article are Currants, red and white, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +79.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +8100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +691% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +253.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +231.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4450% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +346.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3676.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 0.5mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 3.323g | 22% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 61.6g | 16% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 9.1g | 14% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 324kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.07mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 1.048g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.791mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 153mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 2.9g | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 3.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 8.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)