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.

Fruitcake

White cake

Contains more Iron +78.4%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Potassium +54.5%

Contains less Sodium -64.4%

Contains more Calcium +172.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%

Contains more Zinc +22.2%

Contains more Copper +34%

Contains more Manganese +25.9%

Contains more Selenium +435%

Fruitcake

White cake

Contains more Iron +78.4%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Potassium +54.5%

Contains less Sodium -64.4%

Contains more Calcium +172.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%

Contains more Zinc +22.2%

Contains more Copper +34%

Contains more Manganese +25.9%

Contains more Selenium +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.

Fruitcake

White cake

Contains more Vitamin E +650%

Contains more Vitamin C +400%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%

Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%

Contains more Folate +55%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Contains more Vitamin K +173.3%

Fruitcake

White cake

Contains more Vitamin E +650%

Contains more Vitamin C +400%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%

Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%

Contains more Folate +55%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Contains more Vitamin K +173.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Fruitcake

White cake

Contains more Water +22.2%

Contains more Protein +51.7%

Contains more Fats +13.2%

Contains more Other +27.3%

Equal in Carbs - 63.2

Fruitcake

Protein: 2.9 g

Fats: 9.1 g

Carbs: 61.6 g

Water: 25.3 g

Other: 1.1 g

White cake

Protein: 4.4 g

Fats: 10.3 g

Carbs: 63.2 g

Water: 20.7 g

Other: 1.4 g

Contains more Water +22.2%

Contains more Protein +51.7%

Contains more Fats +13.2%

Contains more Other +27.3%

Equal in Carbs - 63.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Fruitcake

White cake

Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%

Fruitcake

Saturated Fat: 1.048 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g

White cake

Saturated Fat: 3.897 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.


Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	57.9g	62.2g
Protein	2.9g	4.4g
Fats	9.1g	10.3g
Carbs	61.6g	63.2g
Calories	324kcal	356kcal
Sugar	27.42g	57.39g
Fiber	3.7g	1g
Calcium	33mg	90mg
Iron	2.07mg	1.16mg
Magnesium	16mg	12mg
Phosphorus	52mg	70mg
Potassium	153mg	99mg
Sodium	101mg	284mg
Zinc	0.27mg	0.33mg
Copper	0.05mg	0.067mg
Manganese	0.22mg	0.277mg
Selenium	2µg	10.7µg
Vitamin A	22IU	42IU
Vitamin A RAE	7µg	12µg
Vitamin E	0.9mg	0.12mg
Vitamin D	0IU	8IU
Vitamin D	0µg	0.2µg
Vitamin C	0.5mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B1	0.05mg	0.128mg
Vitamin B2	0.099mg	0.189mg
Vitamin B3	0.791mg	1.063mg
Vitamin B5	0.226mg	0.167mg
Vitamin B6	0.046mg	0.029mg
Folate	20µg	31µg
Vitamin B12	0.01µg	0.06µg
Vitamin K	1.5µg	4.1µg
Tryptophan	0.042mg	0.054mg
Threonine	0.102mg	0.157mg
Isoleucine	0.121mg	0.199mg
Leucine	0.206mg	0.338mg
Lysine	0.121mg	0.204mg
Methionine	0.059mg	0.107mg
Phenylalanine	0.14mg	0.228mg
Valine	0.144mg	0.229mg
Histidine	0.071mg	0.099mg
Cholesterol	5mg	1mg
Saturated Fat	1.048g	3.897g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.001g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	4.2g	3.692g
Polyunsaturated fat	3.323g	2.162g

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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%

14%

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 richer in vitamins?

White cake is relatively richer in vitamins

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?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Fruitcake vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Important differences between Fruitcake and White cake

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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