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White cake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between white cake and fruitcake

  • White cake has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium; however, fruitcake is richer in iron, fiber, and vitamin E.
  • White cake's daily need coverage for selenium is 16% more.
  • White cake contains 5 times more Selenium than fruitcake. White cake contains 10.7µg of Selenium, while fruitcake contains 2µg.
  • Fruitcake contains less saturated Fat.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of white cake is 42.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
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 CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +435%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +78.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.4%

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 0.33% 2.5% 2.4% 6% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
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% 1.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +173.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 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 +51.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
~equal in Carbs ~61.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 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 -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Fruitcake Opinion
Calories 356kcal 324kcal White cake
Protein 4.4g 2.9g White cake
Fats 10.3g 9.1g White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Net carbs 62.2g 57.9g White cake
Carbs 63.2g 61.6g White cake
Cholesterol 1mg 5mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU White cake
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Fruitcake
Calcium 90mg 33mg White cake
Potassium 99mg 153mg Fruitcake
Iron 1.16mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Sugar 57.39g 27.42g Fruitcake
Fiber 1g 3.7g Fruitcake
Copper 0.067mg 0.05mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 0.27mg White cake
Phosphorus 70mg 52mg White cake
Sodium 284mg 101mg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 42IU 22IU White cake
Vitamin A 12µg 7µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg White cake
Manganese 0.277mg 0.22mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg 2µg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.05mg White cake
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.099mg White cake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 0.791mg White cake
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.01µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg 1.5µg White cake
Folate 31µg 20µg White cake
Choline 6mg 8.9mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 1.048g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 3.323g Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.042mg White cake
Threonine 0.157mg 0.102mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.121mg White cake
Leucine 0.338mg 0.206mg White cake
Lysine 0.204mg 0.121mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.059mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.14mg White cake
Valine 0.229mg 0.144mg White cake
Histidine 0.099mg 0.071mg White cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White cake 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
13%
White cake
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.849g)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.