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Fruitcake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruitcake and Graham cracker

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin K in Graham cracker is higher than in Fruitcake.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need of Manganese 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 Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
1
:
9
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +255.6%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +363.2%
Contains more Selenium +215%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Graham cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +255.6%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +363.2%
Contains more Selenium +215%

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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
3
:
8
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more Folate +355%
Contains more Vitamin K +853.3%
Fruitcake
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%
Graham cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more Folate +355%
Contains more Vitamin K +853.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
1
:
4
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
Contains more Water +646.3%
Contains more Protein +130.7%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Graham cracker
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +646.3%
Contains more Protein +130.7%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
2
:
1
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.1%
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Graham cracker
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 2.9g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 9.1g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 61.6g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 324kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 27.42g 24.85g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.7g 3.4g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.07mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 16mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 52mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 153mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 101mg 459mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.05mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.22mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 2µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 22IU 2IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 20µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 1.633g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 2.509g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fruitcake Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.