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Candy bar vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and coleslaw

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E, yet coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11761% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 52 times more copper than coleslaw. Candy bar contains 0.774mg of copper, while coleslaw contains 0.015mg.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +1275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.5%
Contains more IronIron +340.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +5060%
Contains more ZincZinc +2714.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1440%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1118.6%
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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3745.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136507.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +1531.6%
Contains more FatsFats +240.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.3%
Contains more OtherOther +116.9%
Contains more WaterWater +4488.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +526%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.112mg 11761%
Copper 0.774mg 0.015mg 84%
Vitamin K 0µg 70.9µg 59%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.102mg 50%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.206mg 48%
Phosphorus 308mg 20mg 41%
Fats 33.7g 9.91g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 2.671g 35%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.14mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 5.348g 35%
Protein 15.5g 0.95g 29%
Magnesium 110mg 8mg 24%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.54mg 24%
Folate 75µg 19%
Calories 522kcal 153kcal 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.678g 1.599g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.246mg 12%
Carbs 47.4g 14.89g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.02mg 9%
Fiber 4.1g 1.9g 9%
Selenium 4.7µg 9%
Iron 0.97mg 0.22mg 9%
Potassium 407mg 129mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.026mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 30mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Sodium 156mg 203mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 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
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.