Ice cream vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream and fruitcake
- Ice cream has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin A, and phosphorus; however, fruitcake is higher in iron, fiber, and manganese.
- Ice cream covers your daily saturated fat needs 29% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake contains 39 times less vitamin B12 than ice cream. Ice cream contains 0.39µg of vitamin B12, while fruitcake contains 0.01µg.
- Fruitcake has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +287.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1585.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +192.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +581.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +141.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +635.2% |
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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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 1.048g | 26% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 2.07mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 3.323g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.01µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 61.6g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3.7g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 7µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.099mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 33mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 52mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.226mg | 7% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 324kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.791mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Choline | 26mg | 8.9mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 4.2g | 3% |
| Fats | 11g | 9.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 2.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.
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.