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Macadamia vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Macadamia and Fruitcake

  • Macadamia is higher than Fruitcake in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 170% higher.
  • Macadamia has 24 times more Vitamin B1 than Fruitcake. While Macadamia has 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, Fruitcake has only 0.05mg.
  • Fruitcake has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 Calcium +157.6%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.5%
Contains more Potassium +140.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +381.5%
Contains more Copper +1412%
Contains more Manganese +1777.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +157.6%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.5%
Contains more Potassium +140.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +381.5%
Contains more Copper +1412%
Contains more Manganese +1777.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.8%
Contains more Fats +732.6%
Contains more Carbs +345.7%
Contains more Water +1760.3%
Equal in Other - 1.1
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 Protein +172.8%
Contains more Fats +732.6%
Contains more Carbs +345.7%
Contains more Water +1760.3%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1301.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.2%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1301.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macadamia Fruitcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 7.91g 2.9g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 9.1g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 718kcal 324kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 27.42g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 3.7g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 33mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 2.07mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 16mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 52mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 153mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 101mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.27mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.05mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.22mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 2µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.5mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.05mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.099mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.791mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.226mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.046mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.042mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.102mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.121mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.206mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.023mg 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.14mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.144mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.071mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 4.2g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Macadamia Fruitcake
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Macadamia
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. 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.