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Fruitcake vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruitcake and bologna sausage

  • Fruitcake is richer in iron, while bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 39% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake has 3 times more iron than bologna sausage. Fruitcake has 2.07mg of iron, while bologna sausage has 0.77mg.
  • Fruitcake is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than bologna sausage (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Bologna, pork.

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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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +168.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +651.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +535%

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% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +946%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +487%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9200%
Contains more CholineCholine +511.2%

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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8338.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +427.6%
Contains more FatsFats +118.4%
Contains more WaterWater +139.5%
Contains more OtherOther +218.2%

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.523mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.93µg 38%
Sodium 101mg 907mg 35%
Saturated fat 1.048g 6.839g 26%
Protein 2.9g 15.3g 25%
Carbs 61.6g 0.73g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 3.9mg 19%
Selenium 2µg 12.7µg 19%
Cholesterol 5mg 59mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.27mg 17%
Fats 9.1g 19.87g 17%
Zinc 0.27mg 2.03mg 16%
Iron 2.07mg 0.77mg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 9.732g 14%
Phosphorus 52mg 139mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.72mg 10%
Choline 8.9mg 54.4mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.107g 8%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.036mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg 7%
Folate 20µg 5µg 4%
Calories 324kcal 247kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.157mg 4%
Potassium 153mg 281mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.26mg 4%
Copper 0.05mg 0.08mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 0.73g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.482mg 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 Bologna sausage
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
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 806mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.791g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.