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Fruit salad vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruit salad and coleslaw

  • Fruit salad has more vitamin A; however, coleslaw is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily vitamin C needs 13% more than fruit salad.
  • Coleslaw has 6 times less vitamin A than fruit salad. Fruit salad has 600IU of vitamin A, while coleslaw has 95IU.
  • Fruit salad contains less sodium.
  • 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 Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more IronIron +13.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
~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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +342.4%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~28µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit salad Coleslaw
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 Fruit salad Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 5.348g 36%
Fats 0.03g 9.91g 15%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 14.6mg 13%
Sodium 5mg 203mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.112mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.671g 7%
Saturated fat 0.004g 1.599g 7%
Calories 50kcal 153kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.246mg 4%
Copper 0.05mg 0.015mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Fiber 1g 1.9g 4%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.102mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 30mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 0.206mg 1%
Protein 0.51g 0.95g 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.026mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Phosphorus 14mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 13.05g 14.89g 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 12.99g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Potassium 116mg 129mg 0%
Iron 0.25mg 0.22mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Zinc 0.14mg 0.14mg 0%
Vitamin A 30µg 28µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g 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
Fruit salad Coleslaw
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
3%
Fruit salad
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
9%
Coleslaw

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/nutrients
  2. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.