Fruitcake vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Fruitcake and Pumpkin pie?
- Fruitcake is richer in Iron, and Fiber, yet Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Selenium.
- Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 49% higher.
- Fruitcake has 2 times more Iron than Pumpkin pie. Fruitcake has 2.07mg of Iron, while Pumpkin pie has 0.9mg.
- Fruitcake contains less Sodium.
We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170% |
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 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15509.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +780% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +321.3% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.75g
~equal in
Other
~1.13g
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
1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.77 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.6g
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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| Calories | 324kcal | 243kcal |
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| Protein | 2.9g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 9.1g | 9.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 57.9g | 33.03g |
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| Carbs | 61.6g | 34.83g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 64mg |
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| Potassium | 153mg | 167mg |
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| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.9mg |
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| Sugar | 27.42g | 18.88g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.148mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.39mg |
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| Starch | 10.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 81mg |
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| Sodium | 101mg | 239mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 3434IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 448µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.76mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.227mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg | 5.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.177mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.452mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.35µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 13.2µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 26µg |
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| Choline | 8.9mg | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.048g | 1.988g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 4.6g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 1.77g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.158mg |
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| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.297mg |
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| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.192mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.249mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.175mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.211mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.088mg |
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| Fructose | 2.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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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
9%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)