Fruitcake vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Fruitcake and Cheesecake?
- Fruitcake is higher in Iron, and Fiber, yet Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
- Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% more.
- Fruitcake has 9 times more Fiber than Cheesecake. While Fruitcake has 3.7g of Fiber, Cheesecake has only 0.4g.
- The amount of Sodium in Fruitcake is lower.
We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cheesecake commercially prepared types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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 CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2386.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +415.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +105.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 321kcal |
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| Protein | 2.9g | 5.5g |
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| Fats | 9.1g | 22.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 57.9g | 25.1g |
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| Carbs | 61.6g | 25.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 51mg |
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| Potassium | 153mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.63mg |
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| Sugar | 27.42g | 21.8g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.02mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 93mg |
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| Sodium | 101mg | 438mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 547IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 159µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.193mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.571mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 8.9mg | 45.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.048g | 9.921g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 8.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 1.602g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.064mg |
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| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.222mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.281mg |
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| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.464mg |
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| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.372mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.136mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.258mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.314mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.133mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.873g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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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