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Fruitcake vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fruitcake and Sockeye salmon?

  • Fruitcake is richer in Iron, yet Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 186% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 4 times more Iron than Sockeye salmon. Fruitcake has 2.07mg of Iron, while Sockeye salmon has 0.52mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +1592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +486.5%
Contains more Potassium +185%
Contains more Zinc +103.7%
Contains more Copper +52%
Contains more Selenium +1675%
Equal in Sodium - 92
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 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +1592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +486.5%
Contains more Potassium +185%
Contains more Zinc +103.7%
Contains more Copper +52%
Contains more Selenium +1675%
Equal in Sodium - 92

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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +777.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44600%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.99
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 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +777.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44600%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.99

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +77.4%
Contains more Protein +813.1%
Contains more Water +166.1%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +63.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +77.4%
Contains more Protein +813.1%
Contains more Water +166.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.969
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.969

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 0g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 9.1g 5.57g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 0g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 156kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g 0g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 3.7g 0g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 11mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 0.52mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 52mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 153mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 101mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.27mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.05mg 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.22mg 0.013mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 22IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 20µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.102mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 0.206mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 0.121mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.059mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.144mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.071mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 5mg 61mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.023g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 1.864g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 1.327g Fruitcake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Sockeye salmon
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.