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Fruitcake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fruitcake and Tortilla

  • Fruitcake has less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 64% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +639.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.2%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +432%
Contains more ZincZinc +611.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +565.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1750%

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% 1.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 0% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1546%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +514.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +578.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +590%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.9mg
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +236.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +303.6%
~equal in Fats ~9.76g

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Tortilla Opinion
Calories 324kcal 310kcal Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 9.1g 9.76g Tortilla
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Net carbs 57.9g 36.09g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 45.89g Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Tortilla
Magnesium 16mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 33mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 153mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 2.07mg 2.63mg Tortilla
Sugar 27.42g 2.44g Tortilla
Fiber 3.7g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.05mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.27mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 52mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 101mg 512mg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 5IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.9mg
Manganese 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 20µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 8.9mg 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 1.048g 4.878g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 3.062g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.992g Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.102mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.206mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.121mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.059mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.144mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.071mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.83g)
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.