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Fruitcake vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fruitcake and Corned beef?

  • Fruitcake is higher in Fiber, yet Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruitcake is lower.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked types in this article.

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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 +312.5%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains more Zinc +1596.3%
Contains more Copper +208%
Contains more Selenium +1540%
Equal in Potassium - 145
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 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains more Zinc +1596.3%
Contains more Copper +208%
Contains more Selenium +1540%
Equal in Potassium - 145

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16200%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
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 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16200%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13006.4%
Contains more Protein +526.6%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Water +136.3%
Contains more Other +135.5%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Carbs +13006.4%
Contains more Protein +526.6%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Water +136.3%
Contains more Other +135.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.5%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 0.47g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 9.1g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 61.6g 0.47g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 251kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g 0g Corned beef
Fiber 3.7g 0g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 8mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 1.86mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 125mg Corned beef
Potassium 153mg 145mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 973mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.05mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.22mg 0.022mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.16mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.026mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 20µg 6µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.5µg
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.102mg 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 0.206mg 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 0.121mg 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.059mg 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.144mg 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.071mg 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 5mg 98mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 6.34g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.67g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.292g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.