Fruitcake
Fruitcake is a dense, rich cake traditionally packed with candied or dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, often soaked in spirits like brandy or rum for preservation and flavor. It's a staple of Christmas and holiday celebrations in many Western countries, particularly in the UK and North America, with roots tracing back to medieval Europe.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a calorie-dense, high-carb and high-fat dessert, with a single slice (about 100g) often containing 350-450 calories. It provides quick energy from sugars and fats, along with some fiber and micronutrients from the dried fruits and nuts.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 15 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
Per 1 slice (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, fruitcake is famously long-lasting due to its high sugar and alcohol content, leading to the tradition of 'cake soaking' and even passing it down through generations. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of energy, historically valuable for sustenance during long, cold winters.
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