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Fruitcake vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruitcake and omelette

  • Fruitcake is richer in fiber, while omelette is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
  • Omelette covers your daily cholesterol needs 103% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake is lower in cholesterol.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than omelette (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +39.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +816.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1190%

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 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1135.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2357.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +95%
Contains more CholineCholine +2682%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9525%
Contains more ProteinProtein +264.5%
Contains more FatsFats +28.1%
Contains more WaterWater +200.9%
~equal in Other ~1g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 5mg 313mg 103%
Choline 8.9mg 247.6mg 43%
Selenium 2µg 25.8µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.76µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.386mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.289mg 21%
Carbs 61.6g 0.64g 20%
Vitamin A 7µg 172µg 18%
Phosphorus 52mg 167mg 16%
Protein 2.9g 10.57g 15%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Saturated fat 1.048g 3.319g 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.024mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Calories 324kcal 154kcal 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Zinc 0.27mg 1.09mg 7%
Iron 2.07mg 1.48mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.143mg 7%
Folate 20µg 39µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.064mg 5%
Fats 9.1g 11.66g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.712g 4%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.29mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.5µg 3%
Calcium 33mg 48mg 2%
Sodium 101mg 155mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 4.843g 2%
Potassium 153mg 117mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 11mg 1%
Copper 0.05mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 308mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.271g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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
  2. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.