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Fruitcake vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fruitcake and Roe?

  • Fruitcake is higher in Iron, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 480% more.
  • Fruitcake has 3 times more Iron than Roe. While Fruitcake has 2.07mg of Iron, Roe has only 0.77mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fruitcake is lower.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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Roe
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +168.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Manganese +1592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +890.4%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +374.1%
Contains more Copper +156%
Contains more Selenium +2485%
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 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +168.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Manganese +1592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +890.4%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +374.1%
Contains more Copper +156%
Contains more Selenium +2485%

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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Roe
Contains more Vitamin A +1277.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +858.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.2%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115300%
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 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1277.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +858.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.2%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +3108.3%
Contains more Protein +886.9%
Contains more Water +131.7%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Equal in Fats - 8.23
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +3108.3%
Contains more Protein +886.9%
Contains more Water +131.7%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Equal in Fats - 8.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.404
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.404

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Roe Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 1.92g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 28.62g Roe
Fats 9.1g 8.23g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 1.92g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 204kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g Roe
Fiber 3.7g 0g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 28mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 0.77mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Roe
Phosphorus 52mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 153mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 101mg 117mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.05mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.22mg 0.013mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 22IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.185mg Roe
Folate 20µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.102mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 0.206mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 0.121mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.059mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.144mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.071mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 5mg 479mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 1.866g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 2.129g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Roe
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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.818g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $100)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.