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Custard apple vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between custard apple and fruitcake?

  • Custard apple is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet fruitcake is richer in iron and fiber.
  • Custard apple's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 21% higher.
  • Custard apple has 5 times more vitamin B6 than fruitcake. Custard apple has 0.221mg of vitamin B6, while fruitcake has 0.046mg.
  • Custard apple contains less saturated fat.

We used Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more IronIron +191.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.6%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3740%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.099mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 WaterWater +182.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1416.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.4%
~equal in Other ~1.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Fruitcake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 22%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 0.5mg 21%
Iron 0.71mg 2.07mg 17%
Fats 0.6g 9.1g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.046mg 13%
Carbs 25.2g 61.6g 12%
Calories 101kcal 324kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 11%
Manganese 0.22mg 10%
Potassium 382mg 153mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Copper 0.05mg 6%
Folate 20µg 5%
Fiber 2.4g 3.7g 5%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1.048g 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Phosphorus 21mg 52mg 4%
Sodium 4mg 101mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Protein 1.7g 2.9g 2%
Zinc 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.791mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.226mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 57.9g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Calcium 30mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.099mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Fruitcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Custard apple
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.817g)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/nutrients
  2. 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.