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Fruitcake vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fruitcake and mixed nuts?

  • Mixed nuts are richer than fruitcake in copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 95% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fruitcake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mixed nuts is lower.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1331.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +313.1%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1714%
Contains more ZincZinc +1144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +776.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +827.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1595%

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% 2.3% 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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +768.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +874.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +280%
Contains more FolateFolate +315%
Contains more CholineCholine +484.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.5mg
~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1116.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +591%
Contains more FatsFats +492.9%
Contains more OtherOther +161.8%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +578.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +339.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.05mg 0.907mg 95%
Manganese 0.22mg 2.04mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 14.612g 75%
Fats 9.1g 53.95g 69%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 28.488g 61%
Phosphorus 52mg 456mg 58%
Selenium 2µg 33.9µg 58%
Magnesium 16mg 229mg 51%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 7.82mg 46%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 7.709mg 43%
Saturated fat 1.048g 8.711g 35%
Protein 2.9g 20.04g 34%
Zinc 0.27mg 3.36mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.352mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.14mg 18%
Folate 20µg 83µg 16%
Calories 324kcal 607kcal 14%
Potassium 153mg 632mg 14%
Carbs 61.6g 21.05g 14%
Fiber 3.7g 7g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.189mg 12%
Choline 8.9mg 52mg 8%
Calcium 33mg 117mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.196mg 7%
Iron 2.07mg 2.61mg 7%
Sodium 101mg 5mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.7µg 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.663g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.