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Marble cake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Marble cake and Fruitcake?

  • Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Fruitcake is higher in Iron.
  • Marble cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 32% more.
  • Marble cake has 5 times more Sodium than Fruitcake. While Marble cake has 519mg of Sodium, Fruitcake has only 101mg.

We used Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types in this article.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +170%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +428.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.3%

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 0% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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% 1.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +86.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +109.1%
Contains more WaterWater +716.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marble cake Fruitcake
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 Marble cake Fruitcake Opinion
Calories 416kcal 324kcal Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 2.9g Marble cake
Fats 11.7g 9.1g Marble cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Net carbs 76.6g 57.9g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 61.6g Marble cake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 33mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 153mg Fruitcake
Iron 1.62mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Sugar 35.71g 27.42g Fruitcake
Fiber 2.9g 3.7g Fruitcake
Copper 0.135mg 0.05mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.35mg 0.27mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 275mg 52mg Marble cake
Sodium 519mg 101mg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 2IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A 1µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2.6µg 2µg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.05mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.099mg Marble cake
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 0.791mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.5µg Marble cake
Folate 36µg 20µg Marble cake
Choline 4.5mg 8.9mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 1.048g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 4.2g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 3.323g Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.042mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.105mg 0.102mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.121mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.22mg 0.206mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.133mg 0.121mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.049mg 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.14mg Marble cake
Valine 0.164mg 0.144mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.065mg 0.071mg Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake Fruitcake
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
13%
Marble cake
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.402g)
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

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.