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Coleslaw vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coleslaw and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Coleslaw is richer in Vitamin C, yet McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Big Mac is 36% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 37 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's Big Mac. Coleslaw contains 14.6mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.4mg.
  • Coleslaw contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Iron +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +510%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains more Zinc +1264.3%
Contains more Copper +553.3%
Contains more Manganese +102%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Iron +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +510%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains more Zinc +1264.3%
Contains more Copper +553.3%
Contains more Manganese +102%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1542.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1542.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +43.1%
Contains more Protein +1144.2%
Contains more Fats +51%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Other +121.7%
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Water +43.1%
Contains more Protein +1144.2%
Contains more Fats +51%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Other +121.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1647.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.1%
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1647.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1847.8%
Contains more Glucose +62.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +17.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1847.8%
Contains more Glucose +62.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +17.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coleslaw McDonald's Big Mac
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 12.99g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 0.95g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 9.91g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 14.89g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 153kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.44g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 12.19g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.9g 1.6g Coleslaw
Calcium 30mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.22mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 8mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 20mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 129mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 203mg 460mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.14mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.015mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.102mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A 95IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.4mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Folate 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Cholesterol 4mg 36mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.588g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 1.599g 3.803g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.306g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw McDonald's Big Mac
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Coleslaw
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients

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

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