Rice vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rice and fruitcake
- Rice has more manganese, selenium, folate, and vitamin B1; however, fruitcake is higher in fiber, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Fruitcake covers your daily fiber needs 13% more than rice.
- Fruitcake contains 4 times less selenium than rice. Rice contains 7.5µg of selenium, while fruitcake contains 2µg.
- Rice has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 CopperCopper | +38% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +337.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +661.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +323.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +170.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.9% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4672.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4272.4% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 3.323g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 9.1g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.7g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.07mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 61.6g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.22mg | 11% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 324kcal | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Folate | 58µg | 20µg | 10% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.099mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 1.048g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.046mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.791mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 153mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 8.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 2.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.971g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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