Fruitcake vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fruitcake and praline?
- Fruitcake is richer in iron, yet praline is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Praline's daily need coverage for manganese is 64% higher.
- Fruitcake has 2 times more iron than praline. Fruitcake has 2.07mg of iron, while praline has 1.29mg.
- Fruitcake contains less sugar.
We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +60.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +206.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +888% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +518.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +664.5% |
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +184.6% |
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Carbs
~59.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +249.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.22mg | 1.682mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.494mg | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 7.778g | 30% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 25.9g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 14.683g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 1.67mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.29mg | 10% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 485kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 49mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 104mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 2.224g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.332mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.415mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 217mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 3.3g | 1% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 59.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 56.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 55.79g | N/A |
| Selenium | 2µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 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
9%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.176g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)