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Fruitcake vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fruitcake and cream cracker

  • Cream cracker is higher than fruitcake in iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin K, and selenium.
  • Cream cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 66% higher.
  • Fruitcake has less saturated fat.
  • Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index (53) than cream cracker (65).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more IronIron +256.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +122%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +253.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +375%

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% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1093.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +645%
~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% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +468.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.7%
Contains more FatsFats +123.8%
Contains more OtherOther +229.1%
~equal in Carbs ~64.55g

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +153%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 2.07mg 7.38mg 66%
Sodium 101mg 1148mg 46%
Folate 20µg 149µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 5.08mg 27%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.778mg 24%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.298mg 21%
Saturated fat 1.048g 5.362g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.46µg 19%
Fats 9.1g 20.37g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 10.625g 16%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 17.9µg 14%
Selenium 2µg 9.5µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.24mg 11%
Protein 2.9g 7.01g 8%
Calories 324kcal 484kcal 8%
Phosphorus 52mg 98mg 7%
Copper 0.05mg 0.111mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.45g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.462mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.59mg 5%
Fiber 3.7g 2.4g 5%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.66mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 25mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Potassium 153mg 129mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.065mg 1%
Carbs 61.6g 64.55g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Calcium 33mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 62.15g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 9.37g N/A
Trans fat 3.969g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 1047mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.