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Fruitcake vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruitcake and rosemary

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, fiber, manganese, calcium, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and magnesium in rosemary is higher than in fruitcake.
  • Rosemary covers your daily need for vitamin A, 58% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of rosemary is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Rosemary, fresh.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +468.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +860.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +336.6%
Contains more IronIron +221.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +502%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +336.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +630.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +445%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +55.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more WaterWater +167.9%
Contains more OtherOther +114.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Rosemary DV% diff.
Iron 2.07mg 6.65mg 57%
Fiber 3.7g 14.1g 42%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.96mg 32%
Copper 0.05mg 0.301mg 28%
Calcium 33mg 317mg 28%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 21.8mg 24%
Folate 20µg 109µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.336mg 22%
Magnesium 16mg 91mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.901g 16%
Potassium 153mg 668mg 15%
Vitamin A 7µg 146µg 15%
Carbs 61.6g 20.7g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.804mg 12%
Calories 324kcal 131kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 1.16g 8%
Saturated fat 1.048g 2.838g 8%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.93mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Fats 9.1g 5.86g 5%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.152mg 4%
Sodium 101mg 26mg 3%
Phosphorus 52mg 66mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.912mg 1%
Protein 2.9g 3.31g 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Rosemary
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Fruitcake
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.