Milk vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between milk and fruitcake
- Milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, fruitcake is richer in iron, fiber, manganese, and vitamin E.
- Fruitcake's daily need coverage for iron is 26% more.
- Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of milk is 31.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 | +278.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +728.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +750.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +255.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +838.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1134.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1416.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9394.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.03mg | 2.07mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 3.323g | 22% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 61.6g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.01µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 324kcal | 14% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 9.1g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.099mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.791mg | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 101mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 1.048g | 2% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 8.9mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 2.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 153mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | 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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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (5 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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