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Fruitcake vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fruitcake and feijoa

  • Fruitcake has more iron, vitamin B2, and manganese; however, feijoa has more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for feijoa is 36% higher.
  • Feijoa has 34 times less sodium than fruitcake. Fruitcake has 101mg of sodium, while feijoa has 3mg.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index than feijoa.

Food types used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Feijoa, raw.

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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%
Feijoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 15% 5.3% 12% 1.6% 8.1% 0.39% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more IronIron +1378.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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%
Feijoa
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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 110% 0% 3.2% 0% 1.5% 4.2% 5.5% 14% 15% 0% 8.8% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6480%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +15%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.233mg

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
Feijoa
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15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +305%
Contains more OtherOther +189.5%
Contains more WaterWater +229.2%

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
Feijoa
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35% 19% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.136 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2343.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Feijoa DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.5mg 32.9mg 36%
Iron 2.07mg 0.14mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.136g 21%
Carbs 61.6g 15.21g 15%
Calories 324kcal 61kcal 13%
Fats 9.1g 0.42g 13%
Fiber 3.7g 6.4g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0.056g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.018mg 6%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.084mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.16mg 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 19mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.104g 4%
Fructose 2.95g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.006mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Sodium 101mg 3mg 4%
Protein 2.9g 0.71g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.295mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 3.5µg 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.036mg 2%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.06mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 9mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.067mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Folate 20µg 23µg 1%
Potassium 153mg 172mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 8.81g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 8.2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.233mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.038mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.019mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.009mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Feijoa
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
14%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
7%
Feijoa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.