Fruitcake vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fruitcake and coleslaw?
- Fruitcake is higher in iron, fiber, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 58% more.
- Fruitcake has 9 times more iron than coleslaw. While fruitcake has 2.07mg of iron, coleslaw has only 0.22mg.
- The amount of sodium in fruitcake is lower.
- The glycemic index of coleslaw is lower.
We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Fast foods, coleslaw 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +840.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +92.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +395% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +284% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2820% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4626.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +313.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +32.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +190.2% |
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Fats
~9.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 70.9µg | 58% |
Iron | 2.07mg | 0.22mg | 23% |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 14.6mg | 16% |
Carbs | 61.6g | 14.89g | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 5.348g | 14% |
Calories | 324kcal | 153kcal | 9% |
Fiber | 3.7g | 1.9g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 20mg | 5% |
Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.102mg | 5% |
Protein | 2.9g | 0.95g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.206mg | 4% |
Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
Sodium | 101mg | 203mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 2.671g | 4% |
Copper | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 1.048g | 1.599g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
Fructose | 1.44g | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 28µg | 2% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg | 2% |
Fats | 9.1g | 9.91g | 1% |
Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
Potassium | 153mg | 129mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 57.9g | 12.99g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
Calcium | 33mg | 30mg | 0% |
Sugar | 27.42g | 12.19g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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 |
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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
9%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%

9%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.