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Fruitcake vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fruitcake and Marble cake?

  • Fruitcake is higher in Iron, yet Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Marble cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 32% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruitcake is lower.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix types in this article.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +170%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +428.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%

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% 1.3% 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% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +86.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.85mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +716.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +109.1%

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
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Marble cake Opinion
Calories 324kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Protein 2.9g 3.4g Marble cake
Fats 9.1g 11.7g Marble cake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Net carbs 57.9g 76.6g Marble cake
Carbs 61.6g 79.5g Marble cake
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Marble cake
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Marble cake
Calcium 33mg 76mg Marble cake
Potassium 153mg 123mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 1.62mg Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g 35.71g Fruitcake
Fiber 3.7g 2.9g Fruitcake
Copper 0.05mg 0.135mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.35mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 52mg 275mg Marble cake
Sodium 101mg 519mg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 2IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A 7µg 1µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.85mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg 0.139mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 2.6µg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.181mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.13mg Marble cake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.546mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.096mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.025mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.8µg Marble cake
Folate 20µg 36µg Marble cake
Choline 8.9mg 4.5mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 2.45g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 4.75g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 3.779g Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.049mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.102mg 0.105mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.127mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.206mg 0.22mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.121mg 0.133mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.059mg 0.049mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.158mg Marble cake
Valine 0.144mg 0.164mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.071mg 0.065mg Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Marble cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Fruitcake
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.402g)
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.