Pineapple cake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pineapple cake and fruitcake different?
- Pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, calcium, vitamin A, and manganese; however, fruitcake is richer in fiber and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pineapple cake is 12746% higher.
- Pineapple cake contains 9 times more vitamin A than fruitcake. While pineapple cake contains 62µg of vitamin A, fruitcake contains only 7µg.
- Fruitcake has less cholesterol.
Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +370% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +305900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
50.5 g
Water:
32.3 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.282 g
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 | +23.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.323g
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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| Vitamin B1 | 153mg | 0.05mg | 12746% |
| Selenium | 9.4µg | 2µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3.7g | 12% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 101mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.915g | 1.048g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.07mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.35mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 62µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Fats | 12.1g | 9.1g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 82mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.087mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 50.5g | 61.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.01µg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.194g | 4.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.19mg | 0.791mg | 2% |
| Folate | 26µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 112mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 2.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Calories | 319kcal | 324kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.7g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.282g | 3.323g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.117mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.264mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.143mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.167mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.081mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 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
2952%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.867g)
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.