Fruitcake vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fruitcake and apple pie
- Fruitcake has more iron and fiber, while apple pie has more vitamin B1.
- Apple pie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 14% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake contains 5 times more folate than apple pie. While fruitcake contains 20µg of folate, apple pie contains only 4µg.
- The amount of sodium in fruitcake is lower.
- Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.2% |
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 3.797g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.21mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 34g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 2.198g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 266mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 237kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 3.2mg | 3% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 11g | 3% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.123mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.182mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 29µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 4.388g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.749g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.