Fruitcake vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fruitcake and broccoli
- Fruitcake is richer in iron, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 99% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake has 27 times more saturated fat than broccoli. Fruitcake has 1.048g of saturated fat, while broccoli has 0.039g.
- Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than broccoli (32).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Broccoli, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +183.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17740% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +280.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6673.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +110.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2359.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +827.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +253% |
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Protein
~2.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38081.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8644.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 89.2mg | 99% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 101.6µg | 83% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.038g | 22% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 6.64g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.73mg | 17% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 34kcal | 15% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.37g | 13% |
| Folate | 20µg | 63µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.175mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.011g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.573mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.039g | 5% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 316mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 18.7mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.639mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.117mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.78mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 2.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | 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
9%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.