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Fruitcake vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fruitcake and Chocolate cake

  • Fruitcake is higher in Fiber, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 2 times more Fiber than Chocolate cake. While Fruitcake has 3.7g of Fiber, Chocolate cake has only 1.6g.
  • Fruitcake has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Iron +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +314%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +495%
Equal in Potassium - 140
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +314%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +495%
Equal in Potassium - 140

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 C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Water - 24.4
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% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Water - 24.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%

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 cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 51.8g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 9.1g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 61.6g 53.4g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 27.42g Chocolate cake
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 2.07mg 1.61mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 52mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 153mg 140mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 315mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.05mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.22mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 2µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 22IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.041mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.102mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.206mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.121mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.059mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.144mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.071mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 5mg 58mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 5.43g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.761g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fruitcake Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.382g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.