Fruitcake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fruitcake and yellow cake
- Fruitcake is richer in fiber, while yellow cake is higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, phosphorus, copper, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Yellow cake covers your daily vitamin E needs 24% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake has 2 times more fiber than yellow cake. Fruitcake has 3.7g of fiber, while yellow cake has 1.5g.
- Fruitcake is lower in sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -67.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +195% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1573.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.5% |
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:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.7% |
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Protein
~3.16g
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
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.3% |
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 E | 0.9mg | 4.5mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 5.793g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 25.1µg | 20% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 17.75g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.159mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 4.728g | 9% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 310mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.5g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 7.214g | 8% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 5.9µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 379kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 55.36g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 17.4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 2.03mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 20µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 187mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 3.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 39.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.745g)
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.