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Fruitcake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fruitcake and Biscuit?

  • Fruitcake has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • Fruitcake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Calcium +612.1%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +875%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Calcium +612.1%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +875%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +612%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +205%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +612%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +205%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +190.9%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +190.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 43.1g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 7g Biscuit
Fats 9.1g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 61.6g 44.6g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 27.42g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 3.7g 1.5g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.07mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 52mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 153mg 121mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 580mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.05mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.22mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 2µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 22IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.035mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.102mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.206mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.121mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.059mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.144mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.071mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 5mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 1.048g 4.324g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Fruitcake
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.276g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.