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Cabbage vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cabbage and coleslaw?

  • Cabbage is richer in vitamin C, while coleslaw is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 24% higher.
  • Cabbage is lower in sugar.

We used Cabbage, raw and Fast foods, coleslaw types in this comparison.

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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.
Cabbage
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 12% 15% 18% 6.3% 4.9% 11% 2.3% 21% 1.6%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.8%
Contains more IronIron +113.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.9%
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.
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 122% 5.9% 3% 0% 15% 9.2% 4.4% 13% 29% 0% 190% 32% 5.8%
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% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~95IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.112mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~70.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 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 +34.7%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9810%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15611.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31358.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11100%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~1.69g
~equal in Fructose ~1.44g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cabbage Coleslaw
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 25kcal 153kcal Coleslaw
Protein 1.28g 0.95g Cabbage
Fats 0.1g 9.91g Coleslaw
Vitamin C 36.6mg 14.6mg Cabbage
Net carbs 3.3g 12.99g Coleslaw
Carbs 5.8g 14.89g Coleslaw
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Cabbage
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 30mg Cabbage
Potassium 170mg 129mg Cabbage
Iron 0.47mg 0.22mg Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 12.19g Cabbage
Fiber 2.5g 1.9g Cabbage
Copper 0.019mg 0.015mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.18mg 0.14mg Cabbage
Phosphorus 26mg 20mg Cabbage
Sodium 18mg 203mg Cabbage
Vitamin A 98IU 95IU Cabbage
Vitamin A 5µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.16mg 0.102mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.3µg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.026mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.206mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.112mg Cabbage
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 76µg 70.9µg Cabbage
Folate 43µg Cabbage
Trans Fat 0g 0.037g Cabbage
Choline 10.7mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g 1.599g Cabbage
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 5.348g Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g 1.44g Cabbage
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cabbage 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
33%
Cabbage
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.