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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 Iron +15%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Copper +78%
Contains more Manganese +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +845%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Copper +78%
Contains more Manganese +59.5%
Contains more 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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Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin A +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin A +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +65.6%
Contains more Protein +175.9%
Contains more Fats +140.7%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +36.4%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +65.6%
Contains more Protein +175.9%
Contains more Fats +140.7%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +36.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.4%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%
Contains more 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.
Fruitcake Danish pastry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 36.2g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 9.1g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 61.6g 37.2g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 27.42g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 3.7g 1g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 2.07mg 1.8mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 153mg 98mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 417mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.05mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.22mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 2µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 22IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.35mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 1.5µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.102mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.206mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.121mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.059mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.144mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.071mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 5mg 23mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 6.794g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.575g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.746g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.