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Fruitcake vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fruitcake and Cracker different?

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin E than Fruitcake.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 57% higher.
  • Fruitcake has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular are the varieties used 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 Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +108%
Contains more Manganese +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +235%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +108%
Contains more Manganese +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +235%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +705.7%
Contains more Protein +129%
Contains more Fats +190.4%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +705.7%
Contains more Protein +129%
Contains more Fats +190.4%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.3%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 59g Cracker
Protein 2.9g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 9.1g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 61.6g 61.3g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 27.42g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 3.7g 2.3g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.07mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 52mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 153mg 118mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 726mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.05mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.22mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 2µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 20µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.102mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.206mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.121mg 0.103mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.144mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.071mg 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 5.562g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.