Fruitcake vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fruitcake and raisins different?
- Fruitcake is richer in vitamin E and monounsaturated fat, while raisins are higher in copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Raisins cover your daily need for copper, 30% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake contains 82 times more monounsaturated fat than raisins. Fruitcake contains 4.2g of monounsaturated fat, while raisins contain 0.051g.
- Raisins are lower in saturated fat.
- Raisins have a higher glycemic index (64) than fruitcake (53).
Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Raisins, seedless types were used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +389.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +536% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1878.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.1% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8135.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8881.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 29.68g | 37% | |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.318mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.037g | 22% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 749mg | 18% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.46g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.051g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 101mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 79.18g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.058g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.106mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.299mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 3.5µg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.88mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.125mg | 2% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 299kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.7g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.9g | 3.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 75.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 59.19g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 11.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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