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French fries vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between French fries and Coleslaw

  • French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin E , yet Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 50% more than French fries.
  • French fries contain 15 times more Vitamin B3 than Coleslaw. While French fries contain 3.004mg of Vitamin B3, Coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
Contains more Iron +268.2%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +348.8%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +726.7%
Contains more Manganese +142.2%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Sodium - 203
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Iron +268.2%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +348.8%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +726.7%
Contains more Manganese +142.2%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Sodium - 203

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 E +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +533%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +533%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +178.3%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Contains more Water +90.5%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +178.3%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Contains more Water +90.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.348
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.348

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 French fries Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 12.99g French fries
Protein 3.43g 0.95g French fries
Fats 14.73g 9.91g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 14.89g French fries
Calories 312kcal 153kcal French fries
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 0.3g 12.19g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g French fries
Calcium 18mg 30mg Coleslaw
Iron 0.81mg 0.22mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 8mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 20mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 129mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 203mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.5mg 0.14mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.015mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.102mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.54mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.026mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.02mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.206mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.246mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.112mg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 11.2µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 2.671g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 5.348g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.024g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.279g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Coleslaw
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
27%
French fries
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.89g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.737g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.