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Fruitcake vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fruitcake and Hamburger

  • Hamburger is richer than Fruitcake in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 60% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; 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 less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Zinc +963%
Contains more Copper +82%
Equal in Manganese - 0.217
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 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Zinc +963%
Contains more Copper +82%
Equal in Manganese - 0.217

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14300%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +155.6%
Contains more Protein +489%
Contains more Fats +57.8%
Contains more Water +68.7%
Contains more Other +62.7%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Carbs +155.6%
Contains more Protein +489%
Contains more Fats +57.8%
Contains more Water +68.7%
Contains more Other +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +774.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +774.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 23.2g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 9.1g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 61.6g 24.1g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 295kcal Fruitcake
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 27.42g 4.15g Hamburger
Fiber 3.7g 0.9g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 2.07mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 52mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 153mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 101mg 414mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.05mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.22mg 0.217mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 20µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.102mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.206mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.121mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.059mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.144mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.071mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 5mg 47mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.814g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 5.096g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.38g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.