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.
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Iron
+15%
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Potassium
+56.1%
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Sodium
-75.8%
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Phosphorus
+107.7%
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Zinc
+159.3%
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Copper
+78%
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Manganese
+59.5%
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Selenium
+845%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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Iron
+15%
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Potassium
+56.1%
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Sodium
-75.8%
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Phosphorus
+107.7%
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Zinc
+159.3%
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Copper
+78%
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Manganese
+59.5%
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Selenium
+845%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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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Vitamin E
+157.1%
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Vitamin C
+400%
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Vitamin B6
+15%
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Vitamin A
+481.8%
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Vitamin B1
+280%
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Vitamin B2
+162.6%
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Vitamin B3
+152.8%
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Vitamin B5
+34.5%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+1900%
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Vitamin K
+360%
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Vitamin E
+157.1%
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Vitamin C
+400%
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Vitamin B6
+15%
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Vitamin A
+481.8%
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Vitamin B1
+280%
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Vitamin B2
+162.6%
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Vitamin B3
+152.8%
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Vitamin B5
+34.5%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+1900%
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Vitamin K
+360%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+65.6%
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Protein
+175.9%
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Fats
+140.7%
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Water
+24.1%
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+36.4%
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
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Carbs
+65.6%
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Protein
+175.9%
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Fats
+140.7%
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+24.1%
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+36.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-84.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+29%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+169.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.323 g
Saturated Fat:
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.575 g
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Saturated Fat
-84.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+29%
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Monounsaturated 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.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 57.9g | 36.2g | |
Protein | 2.9g | 8g | |
Fats | 9.1g | 21.9g | |
Carbs | 61.6g | 37.2g | |
Calories | 324kcal | 374kcal | |
Sugar | 27.42g | 6.95g | |
Fiber | 3.7g | 1g | |
Calcium | 33mg | 35mg | |
Iron | 2.07mg | 1.8mg | |
Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 108mg | |
Potassium | 153mg | 98mg | |
Sodium | 101mg | 417mg | |
Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.7mg | |
Copper | 0.05mg | 0.089mg | |
Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.351mg | |
Selenium | 2µg | 18.9µg | |
Vitamin A | 22IU | 128IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 35µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.35mg | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.19mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.26mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 2mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.304mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | |
Folate | 20µg | 60µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.2µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 6.9µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.089mg | |
Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.293mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.371mg | |
Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.644mg | |
Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.43mg | |
Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.174mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.402mg | |
Valine | 0.144mg | 0.412mg | |
Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.205mg | |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 23mg | |
Saturated Fat | 1.048g | 6.794g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 11.313g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 2.575g |
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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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 ($)