Fruitcake vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fruitcake and watercress
- Fruitcake is higher in iron and fiber; however, watercress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 207% higher.
- Fruitcake has 39 times more saturated fat than watercress. While fruitcake has 1.048g of saturated fat, watercress has only 0.027g.
- Watercress has a lower glycemic index (32) than fruitcake (53).
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Watercress, raw.
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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 | +935% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +122.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +295.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16566.7% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4675.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +275.9% |
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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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9394.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 250µg | 207% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 43mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.035g | 22% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 1.29g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 160µg | 17% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 11kcal | 16% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.1g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 0.5g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.008g | 10% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 120mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.129mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.027g | 5% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 330mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.244mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | 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
9%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.