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Coleslaw vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coleslaw and gingerbread

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin C; however, gingerbread is higher in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need for iron, 33% more than coleslaw.
  • Coleslaw has 146 times more vitamin C than gingerbread. While coleslaw has 14.6mg of vitamin C, gingerbread has only 0.1mg.
  • Coleslaw has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, coleslaw and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +775%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.3%
Contains more IronIron +1209.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1200%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +569.6%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +743.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +162.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +310.5%
Contains more FatsFats +65.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.4%
Contains more OtherOther +201.2%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Iron 0.22mg 2.88mg 33%
Selenium 16.3µg 30%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.683mg 25%
Copper 0.015mg 0.195mg 20%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.1mg 16%
Magnesium 8mg 70mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.19mg 14%
Carbs 14.89g 49.2g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 7.124g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.162mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.599g 4.122g 11%
Fats 9.91g 16.4g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 1.738mg 10%
Calories 153kcal 356kcal 10%
Potassium 129mg 439mg 9%
Cholesterol 4mg 32mg 9%
Folate 33µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 4.216g 8%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Protein 0.95g 3.9g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.19mg 6%
Sodium 203mg 327mg 5%
Phosphorus 20mg 54mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 71mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.375mg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin A 28µg 14µg 2%
Net carbs 12.99g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g 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 Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients
  2. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.