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Powdered milk vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between powdered milk and fruitcake

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and selenium than fruitcake.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 135% more.
  • Powdered milk contains 28 times more calcium than fruitcake. Powdered milk contains 912mg of calcium, while fruitcake contains 33mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less cholesterol.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2663.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +769.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +1137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1392.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +715%
Contains more IronIron +340.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1620%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3585.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +904.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +556.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +85%
Contains more CholineCholine +1219.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 ProteinProtein +807.6%
Contains more FatsFats +193.5%
Contains more OtherOther +452.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.3%
Contains more WaterWater +924.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
12% 49% 39%
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 +88.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +399.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Fruitcake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.01µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 52mg 103%
Calcium 912mg 33mg 88%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.099mg 85%
Saturated fat 16.742g 1.048g 71%
Protein 26.32g 2.9g 47%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.226mg 41%
Potassium 1330mg 153mg 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 5mg 31%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.27mg 28%
Vitamin A 258µg 7µg 28%
Fats 26.71g 9.1g 27%
Selenium 16.3µg 2µg 26%
Iron 0.47mg 2.07mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.046mg 20%
Choline 117.4mg 8.9mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.05mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 3.323g 18%
Magnesium 85mg 16mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Sodium 371mg 101mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 4.2g 9%
Calories 496kcal 324kcal 9%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.5mg 9%
Carbs 38.42g 61.6g 8%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.22mg 8%
Folate 37µg 20µg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.791mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 27.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.14mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Fruitcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
93%
Powdered milk
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.694g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.