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.
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.
| 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.
| 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 | +90.9% |
| 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
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 2.9g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 9.1g | 10.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 57.9g | 62.2g |
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| Carbs | 61.6g | 63.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 153mg | 99mg |
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| Iron | 2.07mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 27.42g | 57.39g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 101mg | 284mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.277mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 31µg |
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| Choline | 8.9mg | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.048g | 3.897g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 3.692g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 2.162g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.054mg |
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| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.157mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.199mg |
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| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.338mg |
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| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.204mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.228mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.229mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.099mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.