Fruitcake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fruitcake and danish pastry
- Fruitcake has more fiber; however, danish pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Danish pastry covers your daily selenium needs 31% more than fruitcake.
- Danish pastry contains 4 times less fiber than fruitcake. Fruitcake contains 3.7g of fiber, while danish pastry contains 1g.
- Fruitcake has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +56.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +845% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +360% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2µg | 18.9µg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 6.794g | 26% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 21.9g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 11.313g | 18% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 417mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.26mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1g | 11% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 8g | 10% |
| Folate | 20µg | 60µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 108mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 37.2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 23mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.351mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 6.9µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 2.575g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.35mg | 4% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 374kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 35µg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.8mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 98mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.746g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)