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Fruitcake vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fruitcake and tomatoes different?

  • Fruitcake is higher in iron, fiber, and vitamin B2; however, tomatoes are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fruitcake is 23% higher.
  • Fruitcake contains 37 times more saturated fat than tomatoes. While fruitcake contains 1.048g of saturated fat, tomatoes contain only 0.028g.
  • Tomatoes have a lower glycemic index (23) than fruitcake (53).

Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average are the varieties used 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more IronIron +666.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%

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%
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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 46% 14% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2640%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +426.7%
~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
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +229.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1483.5%
Contains more OtherOther +115.7%
Contains more WaterWater +273.6%

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
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20% 22% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13448.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3903.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Tomato DV% diff.
Iron 2.07mg 0.27mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.083g 22%
Carbs 61.6g 3.89g 19%
Calories 324kcal 18kcal 15%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 13.7mg 15%
Fats 9.1g 0.2g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0.031g 10%
Fiber 3.7g 1.2g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.019mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.028g 5%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 7.9µg 5%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.114mg 5%
Selenium 2µg 0µg 4%
Protein 2.9g 0.88g 4%
Phosphorus 52mg 24mg 4%
Sodium 101mg 5mg 4%
Vitamin A 7µg 42µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.089mg 3%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Calcium 33mg 10mg 2%
Potassium 153mg 237mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.54mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.594mg 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.17mg 1%
Copper 0.05mg 0.059mg 1%
Folate 20µg 15µg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 2.69g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 2.63g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Choline 8.9mg 6.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.018mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Tomato
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
12%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.