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Fruitcake vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruitcake and blueberries

  • Fruitcake is richer in iron, phosphorus, and fiber, while blueberries are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Fruitcake covers your daily iron needs 22% more than blueberries.
  • Fruitcake has 101 times more sodium than blueberries. Fruitcake has 101mg of sodium, while blueberries have 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Blueberries, raw.

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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 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.7%
Contains more IronIron +639.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.7%

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.
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 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1840%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1186.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +291.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2657.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +325.1%
Contains more OtherOther +378.3%
Contains more WaterWater +232.8%

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
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8836.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2176%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Blueberry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Blueberry DV% diff.
Iron 2.07mg 0.28mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.146g 21%
Carbs 61.6g 14.49g 16%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 19.3µg 15%
Calories 324kcal 57kcal 13%
Fats 9.1g 0.33g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0.047g 10%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 9.7mg 10%
Phosphorus 52mg 12mg 6%
Fructose 4.97g 6%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.336mg 5%
Fiber 3.7g 2.4g 5%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.028g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.041mg 4%
Protein 2.9g 0.74g 4%
Sodium 101mg 1mg 4%
Folate 20µg 6µg 4%
Calcium 33mg 6mg 3%
Selenium 2µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.418mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.57mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 153mg 77mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.124mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.037mg 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.16mg 1%
Copper 0.05mg 0.057mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 9.96g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.052mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.044mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.013mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.011mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Blueberry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
11%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
10%
Blueberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (53)

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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.