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Fruitcake vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruitcake and Chinese cuisine

  • Fruitcake has more Iron, and Fiber, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need of Vitamin K 42% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake contains 2 times more Fiber than Chinese cuisine. While Fruitcake contains 3.7g of Fiber, Chinese cuisine contains only 1.5g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fruitcake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +50%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +235%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.049
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +235%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.049

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 B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +5636.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4700%
Contains more Vitamin K +3320%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.82
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +5636.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4700%
Contains more Vitamin K +3320%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.82

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +71.7%
Contains more Carbs +745%
Contains more Protein +144.1%
Contains more Water +211.5%
Contains more Other +37.3%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +71.7%
Contains more Carbs +745%
Contains more Protein +144.1%
Contains more Water +211.5%
Contains more Other +37.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.978
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.978

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 5.79g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 9.1g 5.3g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 7.29g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 105kcal Fruitcake
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 27.42g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 3.7g 1.5g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 22mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 1.11mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 153mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 101mg 409mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.05mg 0.049mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg 0.147mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 22IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.82mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0.5mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.033mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.055mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 20µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 1.5µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.102mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.206mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.121mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.059mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.144mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.071mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 5mg 14mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.058g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 1.217g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.13g Fruitcake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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