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Fruitcake vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fruitcake and white cake

  • Fruitcake has more iron, fiber, and vitamin E; however, white cake is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • White cake's daily need coverage for selenium is 16% more.
  • Fruitcake contains 8 times more vitamin E than white cake. Fruitcake contains 0.9mg of vitamin E, while white cake contains 0.12mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less sodium.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of white cake is 42.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +78.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +435%

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%
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 0.33% 4% 2.4% 3% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +173.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%

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
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
~equal in Carbs ~63.2g

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
40% 38% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake White cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 White cake DV% diff.
Selenium 2µg 10.7µg 16%
Saturated fat 1.048g 3.897g 13%
Fiber 3.7g 1g 11%
Iron 2.07mg 1.16mg 11%
Sodium 101mg 284mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.162g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.128mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.189mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 90mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.12mg 5%
Protein 2.9g 4.4g 3%
Folate 20µg 31µg 3%
Phosphorus 52mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.063mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.1µg 2%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.277mg 2%
Calories 324kcal 356kcal 2%
Fats 9.1g 10.3g 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.067mg 2%
Potassium 153mg 99mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 12µg 1%
Cholesterol 5mg 1mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 3.692g 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.33mg 1%
Carbs 61.6g 63.2g 1%
Choline 8.9mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.029mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.167mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Magnesium 16mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 62.2g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 57.39g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.157mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.199mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.338mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.228mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.229mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.099mg 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 White cake
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
13%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.849g)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.