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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 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 +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.246mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.01µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 ProteinProtein +205.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +313.7%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%
Contains more WaterWater +190.2%
~equal in Fats ~9.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 -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.
Fruitcake Coleslaw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Coleslaw DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
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.

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.