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Fruitcake vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruitcake and duck meat

  • Fruitcake is richer in fiber, while duck meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B5, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Duck meat covers your daily saturated fat needs 43% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than duck meat (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1057.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +354%
Contains more ZincZinc +588.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
~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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +385.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +240%
Contains more CholineCholine +466.3%

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +34.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +554.8%
Contains more FatsFats +211.5%
Contains more WaterWater +104.9%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +207.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.65g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Duck meat
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Duck meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.048g 9.67g 39%
Selenium 2µg 20µg 33%
Protein 2.9g 18.99g 32%
Fats 9.1g 28.35g 30%
Cholesterol 5mg 84mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 4.825mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 12.9g 22%
Carbs 61.6g 0g 21%
Copper 0.05mg 0.227mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.098mg 17%
Phosphorus 52mg 156mg 15%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Zinc 0.27mg 1.86mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.269mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.3µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.174mg 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.019mg 9%
Choline 8.9mg 50.4mg 8%
Iron 2.07mg 2.7mg 8%
Vitamin A 7µg 63µg 6%
Folate 20µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.1µg 3%
Sodium 101mg 59mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 11mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 3.65g 2%
Potassium 153mg 204mg 2%
Calories 324kcal 337kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 16mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.462mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.622g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.