Pasta vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pasta and fruitcake
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B12; however, fruitcake has more iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pasta is 13% higher.
- Fruitcake has 14 times less vitamin B12 than pasta. Pasta has 0.14µg of vitamin B12, while fruitcake has 0.01µg.
- Fruitcake is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +537.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +766.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +254.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3287.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +674.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 3.323g | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.07mg | 12% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 9.1g | 12% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 61.6g | 12% |
| Folate | 64µg | 20µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 324kcal | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.01µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 2.9g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 1.048g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 153mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.791mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.898g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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