Fruitcake vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fruitcake and cherries
- Fruitcake has more iron, fiber, vitamin E, and phosphorus, while cherries have more vitamin A, vitamin C, and copper.
- Cherries cover your daily need for vitamin A, 25% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake contains 34 times more sodium than cherries. While fruitcake contains 101mg of sodium, cherries contain only 3mg.
- Cherries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherries is 22, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cherries, sour, red, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +546.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +246.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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 | +1185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2933.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +405.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +240.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5022% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3592.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.32mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.09g | 22% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 12.18g | 16% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 50kcal | 14% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.082g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.6g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 64µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.51g | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 1g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.068g | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)