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Fruitcake vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fruitcake and pollock?

  • Fruitcake is higher in iron and fiber, yet pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, and choline.
  • Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 152% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fruitcake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pollock is lower.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
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 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +269.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1122.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +413.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2105%

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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +399.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +615.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36500%
Contains more CholineCholine +929.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.054mg

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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +671.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +709.7%
Contains more WaterWater +191.1%
Contains more OtherOther +53.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3034.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +470%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.66µg 152%
Selenium 2µg 44.1µg 77%
Protein 2.9g 23.48g 41%
Phosphorus 52mg 267mg 31%
Cholesterol 5mg 86mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.329mg 22%
Carbs 61.6g 0g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 3.949mg 20%
Iron 2.07mg 0.56mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.583g 18%
Choline 8.9mg 91.6mg 15%
Magnesium 16mg 81mg 15%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Sodium 101mg 419mg 14%
Fats 9.1g 1.18g 12%
Calories 324kcal 111kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.223mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0.134g 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.018mg 9%
Potassium 153mg 430mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.432mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.159g 4%
Folate 20µg 3µg 4%
Calcium 33mg 72mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.28mg 4%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.57mg 3%
Copper 0.05mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 17µg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.054mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Pollock
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
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.889g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.