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Fruitcake vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruitcake and Chewing gum

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Copper, and Fiber in Fruitcake is higher than in Chewing gum.
  • Fruitcake covers your daily need of Iron 26% more than Chewing gum.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chewing gum is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Chewing gum.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +7550%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +7550%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +2933.3%
Contains more Water +873.1%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Carbs +57%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +2933.3%
Contains more Water +873.1%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Carbs +57%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5216.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2325.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5216.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2325.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 94.3g Chewing gum
Protein 2.9g 0g Fruitcake
Fats 9.1g 0.3g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 324kcal 360kcal Chewing gum
Sugar 27.42g 66.08g Fruitcake
Fiber 3.7g 2.4g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 0mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 0mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 0mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 0mg Fruitcake
Potassium 153mg 2mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 1mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0.27mg 0mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.05mg 0mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg 0mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 0.6µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Chewing gum
Saturated Fat 1.048g 0.042g Chewing gum
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 0.079g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.137g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Chewing gum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Fruitcake
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.