Fruitcake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fruitcake and muffin
- Fruitcake has more fiber and iron; however, muffin has more vitamin K, choline, phosphorus, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for muffin is 31% higher.
- Muffin has 3 times less fiber than fruitcake. Fruitcake has 3.7g of fiber, while muffin has 1.1g.
- Fruitcake is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +310% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2513.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +939.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 8.103g | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 39.2µg | 31% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 92.5mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 146mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 16.07g | 11% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 8.2µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.168mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 336mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.449mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.3mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 2.844g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 30mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 48µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.16µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1.63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.418mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 4.49g | 3% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 375kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 53g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 4.822g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)