Fruitcake vs. Palm oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fruitcake and palm oil
- Fruitcake has more iron, fiber, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper; however, palm oil is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
- Palm oil covers your daily saturated fat needs 241% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of fruitcake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Oil, palm.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1671.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +998.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +781% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 49.3g | 219% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 100g | 140% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 15.94mg | 100% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 37g | 82% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 9.3g | 40% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 884kcal | 28% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.01mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 0g | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 0g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 0g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Folate | 20µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Palm oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 48.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins