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Coleslaw vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coleslaw and fruit salad

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat; however, fruit salad is richer in vitamin A.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily vitamin C needs 13% more than fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad has 534 times less monounsaturated fat than coleslaw. Coleslaw has 2.671g of monounsaturated fat, while fruit salad has 0.005g.
  • Fruit salad contains less saturated fat.
  • Fruit salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit salad is 54, while the glycemic index of coleslaw is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +13.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.14mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~30µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32933.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +219.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48518.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Fruit salad DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.011g 36%
Fats 9.91g 0.03g 15%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 3.3mg 13%
Sodium 203mg 5mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.027mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 0.005g 7%
Saturated fat 1.599g 0.004g 7%
Calories 153kcal 50kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.053mg 4%
Copper 0.015mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Fiber 1.9g 1g 4%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.151mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 11mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.356mg 1%
Protein 0.95g 0.51g 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.011mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Phosphorus 20mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 14.89g 13.05g 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 12.05g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Potassium 129mg 116mg 0%
Iron 0.22mg 0.25mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Zinc 0.14mg 0.14mg 0%
Vitamin A 28µg 30µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.014mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Fruit salad
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
23%
Coleslaw
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients
  2. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.