Fruitcake vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fruitcake and taco salad
- Fruitcake has more iron, while taco salad has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, copper, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Taco salad covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 13% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake contains 2 times more iron than taco salad. While fruitcake contains 2.07mg of iron, taco salad contains only 1.15mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in fruitcake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +403.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +22% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +417.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +186% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 61.6g | 11.91g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.883g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 385mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.15mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 3.446g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 1.36mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.68mg | 9% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 141kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 6.68g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Folate | 20µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 2.606g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.24mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 23.3mg | 3% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 7.46g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 2µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)