Pound cake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pound cake and Fruitcake
- Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Choline, and Vitamin B1, while Fruitcake is higher in Fiber, and Iron.
- Pound cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 20% more than Fruitcake.
- Pound cake has 36 times more Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake. Pound cake has 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while Fruitcake has 0.01µg.
- Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 | +42.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +995.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +637.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
~equal in
Water
~25.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +39.1% |
~equal in
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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| Calories | 353kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 5g | 2.9g |
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| Fats | 13.96g | 9.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.04g | 57.9g |
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| Carbs | 53.64g | 61.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 149mg | 153mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.07mg |
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| Sugar | 33.36g | 27.42g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.27mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 377mg | 101mg |
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| Vitamin A | 241IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 70µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.22mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 20µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.811g | 1.048g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.02g | 4.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 3.323g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 153mg | 0.102mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.121mg |
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| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.206mg |
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| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.121mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.14mg |
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| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.071mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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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
26%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.