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Fruitcake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruitcake and coffeecake

  • Fruitcake has more iron and fiber, while coffeecake has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 27% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake contains 4 times more fiber than coffeecake. While fruitcake contains 3.7g of fiber, coffeecake contains only 1g.
  • The amount of sodium in fruitcake is lower.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more IronIron +223.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +565%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Copper ~0.052mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more FolateFolate +95%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.4%
Contains more FatsFats +67%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Coffeecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Coffeecake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 5mg 85mg 27%
Selenium 2µg 13.3µg 21%
Saturated fat 1.048g 5.391g 20%
Iron 2.07mg 0.64mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.34µg 14%
Fiber 3.7g 1g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 1.645g 11%
Sodium 101mg 339mg 10%
Vitamin A 7µg 86µg 9%
Fats 9.1g 15.2g 9%
Protein 2.9g 7g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 7.129g 7%
Phosphorus 52mg 101mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Carbs 61.6g 44.3g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.105mg 5%
Folate 20µg 39µg 5%
Potassium 153mg 289mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.4mg 3%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.59mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 59mg 3%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.172mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.125mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Calories 324kcal 339kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.682mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 43.3g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Copper 0.05mg 0.052mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Coffeecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Fruitcake
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.343g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake 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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.