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Egg white vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Egg white and Fruitcake

  • Egg white has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Fruitcake has more Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Egg white is 33% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Egg white. Egg white has 0.439mg of Vitamin B2, while Fruitcake has 0.099mg.

Food types used in this article are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +2487.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.7%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +117.4%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Equal in Potassium - 153
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +2487.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.7%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +117.4%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Equal in Potassium - 153

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +820%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +820%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +275.9%
Contains more Water +246.1%
Contains more Fats +5252.9%
Contains more Carbs +8338.4%
Contains more Other +74.6%
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 Protein +275.9%
Contains more Water +246.1%
Contains more Fats +5252.9%
Contains more Carbs +8338.4%
Contains more Other +74.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 10.9g 2.9g Egg white
Fats 0.17g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 0.73g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 52kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.71g 27.42g Egg white
Fiber 0g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 7mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 0.08mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 15mg 52mg Fruitcake
Potassium 163mg 153mg Egg white
Sodium 166mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.03mg 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.023mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 20µg 2µg Egg white
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.099mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 4µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg Egg white
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.042mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg 0.102mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.121mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg 0.206mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg 0.121mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg 0.059mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.14mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg 0.144mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg 0.071mg Egg white
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0g 1.048g Egg white
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Egg white Fruitcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Egg white
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.