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Fruitcake vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruitcake and Focaccia

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 in Focaccia is higher than in Fruitcake.
  • Focaccia covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 35% more than Fruitcake.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fruitcake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +392.6%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Manganese +65.5%
Contains more Selenium +695%
Equal in Calcium - 35
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% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +392.6%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Manganese +65.5%
Contains more Selenium +695%
Equal in Calcium - 35

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 A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +590%
Contains more Vitamin K +280%
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 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +590%
Contains more Vitamin K +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Protein +202.4%
Contains more Water +81.5%
Contains more Other +46.4%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Protein +202.4%
Contains more Water +81.5%
Contains more Other +46.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 34.02g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 9.1g 7.89g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 35.82g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 249kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 3.7g 1.8g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 35mg Focaccia
Iron 2.07mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 52mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 153mg 114mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 561mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.05mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.22mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 2µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 22IU 2IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 20µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 1.048g 0.877g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.994g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.