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.
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Iron
+39.9%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Sodium
-73.2%
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Copper
+19%
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Manganese
+100%
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Calcium
+42.4%
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Phosphorus
+169.2%
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Zinc
+59.3%
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Selenium
+150%
Equal in Potassium - 149
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Iron
+39.9%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Sodium
-73.2%
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Copper
+19%
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Manganese
+100%
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Calcium
+42.4%
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Phosphorus
+169.2%
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Zinc
+59.3%
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Selenium
+150%
Equal in Potassium - 149
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.
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Vitamin E
+38.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+27.8%
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Vitamin A
+995.5%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+246%
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Vitamin B2
+151.5%
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Vitamin B3
+104.2%
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Vitamin B5
+114.6%
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Folate
+110%
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Vitamin B12
+3500%
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Vitamin K
+13.3%
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Vitamin E
+38.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+27.8%
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Vitamin A
+995.5%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+246%
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Vitamin B2
+151.5%
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Vitamin B3
+104.2%
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Vitamin B5
+114.6%
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Folate
+110%
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Vitamin B12
+3500%
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Vitamin K
+13.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+14.8%
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Protein
+72.4%
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Fats
+53.4%
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Other
+39.1%
Equal in Water - 25.87
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
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Carbs
+14.8%
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Protein
+72.4%
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Fats
+53.4%
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+39.1%
Equal in Water - 25.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-78.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.419
Saturated Fat:
1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.323 g
Saturated Fat:
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.419 g
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Saturated Fat
-78.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.419
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 57.9g | 53.04g |
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| Protein | 2.9g | 5g |
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| Fats | 9.1g | 13.96g |
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| Carbs | 61.6g | 53.64g |
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| Calories | 324kcal | 353kcal |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Sugar | 27.42g | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 153mg | 149mg |
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| Sodium | 101mg | 377mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.042mg |
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| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.036mg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.102mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.117mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 66mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.048g | 4.811g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 3.419g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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 richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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 Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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.