Fruitcake vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fruitcake and icing
- Fruitcake is richer in iron, fiber, manganese, and copper, while icing is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin K.
- Fruitcake covers your daily iron needs 24% more than icing.
- Fruitcake is lower in saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1193.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +259.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +310.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +287% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 7.951g | 31% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.16mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.302mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 0g | 15% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 16.23g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 13µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 2.974g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 0g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 418kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 184mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1.53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 67.89g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 4.86g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.926g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)