Fruitcake vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fruitcake and taco
- Fruitcake has more iron; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin K, and calcium.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 38% more.
- Fruitcake contains 2 times more iron than taco. Fruitcake contains 2.07mg of iron, while taco contains 1.19mg.
- Fruitcake contains less sodium.
- Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 IronIron | +73.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +548.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +360% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +9200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +920% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +259.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +210.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~4.411g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.042g
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 minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.93µg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 178mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 4.384g | 15% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 19.85g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 1.75mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 397mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 9.2µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 15.3µg | 12% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 8.86g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.19mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 12.7g | 6% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 3.042g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 4.411g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Folate | 20µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.336g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.