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Fruitcake vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fruitcake and brotwurst

  • Fruitcake has more fiber and iron; however, brotwurst is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 85% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more IronIron +101%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +677.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20400%

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% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1967.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +393.1%
Contains more FatsFats +205.5%
Contains more WaterWater +102.8%
Contains more OtherOther +229.1%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Brotwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Brotwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2.05µg 85%
Sodium 101mg 1112mg 44%
Saturated fat 1.048g 9.93g 40%
Fats 9.1g 27.8g 29%
Selenium 2µg 17µg 27%
Protein 2.9g 14.3g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 13.34g 23%
Carbs 61.6g 2.98g 20%
Cholesterol 5mg 63mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.25mg 17%
Zinc 0.27mg 2.1mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 3.3mg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Iron 2.07mg 1.03mg 13%
Phosphorus 52mg 134mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.23mg 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.04mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.27mg 4%
Potassium 153mg 281mg 4%
Folate 20µg 5µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.83g 3%
Copper 0.05mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.06mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Calories 324kcal 323kcal 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 2.98g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g 2.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.44mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 1011mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.882g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst 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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.