Fruitcake vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fruitcake and tofu?
- Fruitcake is higher in fiber and vitamin E, yet tofu is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 41% more.
- Fruitcake has 90 times more vitamin E than tofu. While fruitcake has 0.9mg of vitamin E, tofu has only 0.01mg.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +960.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +286% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +345% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +232.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +223.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3194.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +178.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +234.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +297.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.07mg | 5.36mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 350mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 1.87g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.605mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.193mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 0.3g | 14% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 8.9µg | 13% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 76kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 8.08g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 1.056g | 8% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 4.78g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 2.699g | 4% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.052mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.691g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)