Fast food vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fast food and fruitcake?
- Fast food is richer than fruitcake in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.
- Fast food has 10 times more selenium than fruitcake. While fast food has 20.3µg of selenium, fruitcake has only 2µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in fruitcake is lower.
- The glycemic index of fruitcake is lower.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +833.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +915% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.5% |
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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +534% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +610.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +226.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +286.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +469.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.8% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.01µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 2µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.791mg | 30% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 2.9g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.05mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.27mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.099mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 1.048g | 16% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 52mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.07mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 3.323g | 11% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 101mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 61.6g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.226mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 8.9mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 9.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.5µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 4.2g | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 324kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)