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Fruitcake vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fruitcake and Chocolate

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% more.
  • Fruitcake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 +69.7%
Contains more Iron +287.4%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Zinc +644.4%
Contains more Copper +1956%
Contains more Manganese +545%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +287.4%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Zinc +644.4%
Contains more Copper +1956%
Contains more Manganese +545%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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 E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +440%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +440%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2508.2%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +243.7%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +2508.2%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +243.7%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.1%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 54.17g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 9.1g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 61.6g 61.17g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 27.42g 47.9g Fruitcake
Fiber 3.7g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 33mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 2.07mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 16mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 52mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 153mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 101mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.27mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.05mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.22mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 2µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 22IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.54mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.025mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.725mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.042mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.1µg Chocolate
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 8mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.112g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 18.519g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 1.092g Fruitcake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.471g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.