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Fruitcake vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fruitcake and Puff pastry

  • Fruitcake is higher in Fiber, however, Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, and Copper.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 2 times more Fiber than Puff pastry. While Fruitcake has 3.7g of Fiber, Puff pastry has only 1.5g.
  • Fruitcake has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 Calcium +230%
Contains more Potassium +146.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Iron +25.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Selenium +1125%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Potassium +146.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Iron +25.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Selenium +1125%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.4%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +986.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.4%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +986.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Water +241.9%
Contains more Protein +155.2%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Equal in Other - 1
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Water +241.9%
Contains more Protein +155.2%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.9%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 44.2g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 9.1g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 61.6g 45.7g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 27.42g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 3.7g 1.5g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 10mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 52mg 60mg Puff pastry
Potassium 153mg 62mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 253mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.05mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.22mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 2µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 22IU 1IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.55mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.019mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.102mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.206mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.121mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.059mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.144mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.071mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 1.048g 5.502g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Puff pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Fruitcake
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.