Fruitcake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fruitcake and pound cake
- Fruitcake is richer in fiber and iron, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, choline, and vitamin B1.
- Pound cake covers your daily cholesterol needs 20% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake has 6 times more fiber than pound cake. Fruitcake has 3.7g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
- Fruitcake is lower in sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 EVitamin E | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +637.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
~equal in
Water
~25.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.419g
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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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 66mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 4.811g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 140mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 0.6g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.249mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 377mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.48mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 13.96g | 7% |
| Folate | 20µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.485mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.615mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 5g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 3.02g | 3% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 53.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 3.419g | 1% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 153mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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
9%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.