Feta vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are feta and fruitcake different?
- Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and selenium than fruitcake.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for feta is 70% higher.
- Feta contains 18 times more cholesterol than fruitcake. While feta contains 89mg of cholesterol, fruitcake contains only 5mg.
- Feta has a lower glycemic index (27) than fruitcake (53).
Cheese, feta and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared are the varieties used 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 | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1393.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +966.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +548.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +218.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +685.7% |
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 | +1685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +752.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +327.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +821.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +390% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +372.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1406.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +462.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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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 B12 | 1.69µg | 0.01µg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 1.048g | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.099mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 33mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 52mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 101mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.046mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 5mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 2µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.27mg | 24% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 2.9g | 23% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 9.1g | 19% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 61.6g | 19% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 2.07mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 3.323g | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.226mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 7µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Folate | 32µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 153mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 4.2g | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 8.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.791mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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
54%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 816mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.898g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.