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Fruitcake vs. Corn pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fruitcake and corn pudding?

  • Fruitcake is richer in iron, fiber, and manganese, yet corn pudding is richer in vitamin B12, choline, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Corn pudding's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 22% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 4 times more iron than corn pudding. Fruitcake has 2.07mg of iron, while corn pudding has 0.53mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less saturated fat.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Corn pudding, home prepared types in this comparison.

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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% 12% 16% 20% 14% 13% 39% 37% 10% 33%
Contains more IronIron +290.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 12% 19% 5.4% 7.5% 17% 36% 19% 0% 29% 39% 1.3% 22% 30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +640%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3000%
Contains more FolateFolate +45%
Contains more CholineCholine +523.6%

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
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.4%
Contains more WaterWater +185.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%

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
54% 33% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +504.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Corn pudding DV% diff.
Cholesterol 5mg 72mg 22%
Iron 2.07mg 0.53mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.55g 18%
Carbs 61.6g 16.97g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.31µg 13%
Calories 324kcal 131kcal 10%
Fiber 3.7g 1.2g 10%
Choline 8.9mg 55.5mg 8%
Sodium 101mg 282mg 8%
Selenium 2µg 6.1µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 1.499g 7%
Vitamin A 7µg 57µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.048g 2.451g 6%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.079mg 6%
Fats 9.1g 5.04g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.127mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 90mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.154mg 4%
Starch 8.68g 4%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.27mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.7mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Protein 2.9g 4.42g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Folate 20µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.069mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.033mg 2%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.48mg 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.5µg 1%
Potassium 153mg 176mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 39mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 15.77g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g 6.59g N/A
Trans fat 0.093g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.169mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.33mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.114mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.216mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.11mg 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 Corn pudding
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
18%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
20%
Corn pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding 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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.