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Garden rhubarb vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Garden rhubarb and Fruitcake?

  • Garden rhubarb is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Calcium, yet Fruitcake is higher in Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Garden rhubarb's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 23% more.
  • Garden rhubarb has 16 times more Vitamin C than Fruitcake. While Garden rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C, Fruitcake has only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Garden rhubarb is lower.

We used Rhubarb, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types 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 Calcium +160.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Iron +840.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 9% 9% 6% 26% 1% 3% 7% 26% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +160.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Iron +840.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +1853.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 6% 0% 27% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 0% 74%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +1853.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +270%
Contains more Protein +222.2%
Contains more Fats +4450%
Contains more Carbs +1256.8%
Contains more Other +46.7%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 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 Water +270%
Contains more Protein +222.2%
Contains more Fats +4450%
Contains more Carbs +1256.8%
Contains more Other +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10669.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3256.6%
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10669.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3256.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden rhubarb Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 2.74g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 0.9g 2.9g Fruitcake
Fats 0.2g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 4.54g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 21kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 1.1g 27.42g Garden rhubarb
Fiber 1.8g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 86mg 33mg Garden rhubarb
Iron 0.22mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 14mg 52mg Fruitcake
Potassium 288mg 153mg Garden rhubarb
Sodium 4mg 101mg Garden rhubarb
Zinc 0.1mg 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.021mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.196mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 1.1µg 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 102IU 22IU Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 8mg 0.5mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.085mg 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 7µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 29.3µg 1.5µg Garden rhubarb
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Garden rhubarb
Saturated Fat 0.053g 1.048g Garden rhubarb
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden rhubarb Fruitcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Garden rhubarb
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Garden rhubarb
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.