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Fruitcake vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fruitcake and Vanilla extract

  • Fruitcake is richer than Vanilla extract in Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Fruitcake covers your daily Iron needs 24% more than Vanilla extract.
  • Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Vanilla extract.

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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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
7
:
3
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +1625%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +766.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +44%
Equal in Potassium - 148
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +1625%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +766.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +44%
Equal in Potassium - 148
Equal in Manganese - 0.23

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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
11
:
0
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.095
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
3
:
2
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Protein +4733.3%
Contains more Fats +15066.7%
Contains more Carbs +387%
Contains more Water +107.8%
Contains more Other +3050%
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +4733.3%
Contains more Fats +15066.7%
Contains more Carbs +387%
Contains more Water +107.8%
Contains more Other +3050%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
2
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82975%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82975%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Vanilla extract
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 12.65g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 0.06g Fruitcake
Fats 9.1g 0.06g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 12.65g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 288kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Fiber 3.7g 0g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 11mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 0.12mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 6mg Fruitcake
Potassium 153mg 148mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.27mg 0.11mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.05mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.22mg 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 2µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.011mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.095mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.425mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.035mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.026mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 1.048g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 0.01g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.004g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Vanilla extract
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Fruitcake
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.