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Coleslaw vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coleslaw and pound cake?

  • Coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 58% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in coleslaw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of coleslaw is lower.

We used Fast foods, coleslaw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this article.

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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% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.5%
Contains more IronIron +572.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.11mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4070.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +684%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3500%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +183.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +426.3%
Contains more FatsFats +40.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.2%
Contains more OtherOther +84.3%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +125.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +336.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +242.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 1.7µg 58%
Cholesterol 4mg 66mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.249mg 18%
Phosphorus 20mg 140mg 17%
Iron 0.22mg 1.48mg 16%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.599g 4.811g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.36µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 3.419g 13%
Carbs 14.89g 53.64g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.173mg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Folate 42µg 11%
Calories 153kcal 353kcal 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 1.615mg 9%
Protein 0.95g 5g 8%
Sodium 203mg 377mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.036mg 6%
Fats 9.91g 13.96g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.485mg 5%
Vitamin A 28µg 70µg 5%
Fiber 1.9g 0.6g 5%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.43mg 3%
Copper 0.015mg 0.042mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 47mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 0.33g 1%
Potassium 129mg 149mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.65mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 3.02g 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g 33.36g N/A
Manganese 0.102mg 0.11mg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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