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Fruitcake vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fruitcake and salmon raw?

  • Fruitcake is richer in iron, yet salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 132% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 3 times more iron than salmon raw. Fruitcake has 2.07mg of iron, while salmon raw has 0.8mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less cholesterol.
  • Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index than fruitcake.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this comparison.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +158.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1725%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +893.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1678.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31700%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +584.1%
Contains more WaterWater +170.8%
Contains more OtherOther +383.6%

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.981g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.18µg 132%
Selenium 2µg 36.5µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.818mg 59%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 7.86mg 44%
Protein 2.9g 19.84g 34%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.664mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.38mg 22%
Copper 0.05mg 0.25mg 22%
Carbs 61.6g 0g 21%
Phosphorus 52mg 200mg 21%
Cholesterol 5mg 55mg 17%
Iron 2.07mg 0.8mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.226mg 15%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Potassium 153mg 490mg 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.016mg 9%
Calories 324kcal 142kcal 9%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 2.103g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.539g 5%
Fats 9.1g 6.34g 4%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.64mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 29mg 3%
Sodium 101mg 44mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 12mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Folate 20µg 25µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.981g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.