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Fruitcake vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruitcake and custard

  • Fruitcake is richer in iron, fiber, and manganese, while custard is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
  • Fruitcake covers your daily iron needs 22% more than custard.
  • Fruitcake is lower in cholesterol.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than custard (35).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more IronIron +508.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3042.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +321.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +499.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +650%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5100%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.6%

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% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more FatsFats +127.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +250%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.6%
Contains more WaterWater +190.3%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +272.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Custard DV% diff.
Iron 2.07mg 0.34mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.52µg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.312g 20%
Carbs 61.6g 17.6g 15%
Cholesterol 5mg 51mg 15%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Phosphorus 52mg 130mg 11%
Calcium 33mg 139mg 11%
Calories 324kcal 122kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.699mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.22mg 9%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.007mg 9%
Fats 9.1g 4g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 1.127g 8%
Selenium 2µg 6µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.06mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 52µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.132mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.048g 2.032g 4%
Folate 20µg 9µg 3%
Copper 0.05mg 0.03mg 2%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.51mg 2%
Potassium 153mg 207mg 2%
Protein 2.9g 3.99g 2%
Choline 8.9mg 11.8mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.061mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.064mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 101mg 84mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 17.6g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g 4.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.984g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.