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Fruitcake vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruitcake and absinthe

  • The amount of iron, fiber, manganese, vitamin B2, and phosphorus in fruitcake is higher than in absinthe.
  • Fruitcake covers your daily need for iron, 25% more than absinthe.
  • The amount of saturated fat in absinthe is lower.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of absinthe is 0, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7550%
Contains more IronIron +5075%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +575%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5984.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +127.3%
Contains more OtherOther +3763.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Absinthe DV% diff.
Iron 2.07mg 0.04mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0g 22%
Carbs 61.6g 0g 21%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Fats 9.1g 0g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0g 11%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.018mg 9%
Phosphorus 52mg 4mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.004mg 7%
Protein 2.9g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.013mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0mg 5%
Folate 20µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 153mg 2mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 101mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.006mg 4%
Copper 0.05mg 0.021mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.001mg 3%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.04mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Calories 324kcal 295kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Absinthe
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
9%
Fruitcake
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.