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Protein bread vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between protein bread and fruitcake

  • The amount of selenium, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc in protein bread is higher than in fruitcake.
  • Protein bread covers your daily need for selenium, 56% more than fruitcake.
  • Protein bread contains 8 times more copper than fruitcake. While protein bread contains 0.417mg of copper, fruitcake contains only 0.05mg.
  • Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of protein bread is 71.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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 46% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
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 +306.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.5%
Contains more IronIron +100.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +734%
Contains more ZincZinc +574.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +569.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1545%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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 0% 0% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +442.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 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 +317.2%
Contains more WaterWater +58.1%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%
Contains more FatsFats +313.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 12% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2195.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +229.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Fruitcake DV% diff.
Selenium 32.9µg 2µg 56%
Manganese 1.472mg 0.22mg 54%
Copper 0.417mg 0.05mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.05mg 26%
Iron 4.15mg 2.07mg 26%
Folate 116µg 20µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.099mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 0.791mg 22%
Phosphorus 185mg 52mg 19%
Protein 12.1g 2.9g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 3.323g 15%
Zinc 1.82mg 0.27mg 14%
Sodium 404mg 101mg 13%
Magnesium 65mg 16mg 12%
Fats 2.2g 9.1g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.183g 4.2g 10%
Calcium 124mg 33mg 9%
Carbs 43.8g 61.6g 6%
Potassium 322mg 153mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.226mg 4%
Calories 245kcal 324kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.9mg 4%
Fiber 3g 3.7g 3%
Saturated fat 0.332g 1.048g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.046mg 2%
Choline 18.7mg 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 40.8g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 1.44g 27.42g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.858mg 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.199mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.518mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.271mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Protein bread 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
32%
Protein bread
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.716g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.

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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.