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Caramel vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel and Coleslaw

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, while Coleslaw has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 58% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 30 times less Vitamin B12 than Caramel. Caramel contains 0.3µg of Vitamin B12, while Coleslaw contains 0.01µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Coleslaw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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 Calcium +360%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +470%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Manganese +827.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +360%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +470%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Manganese +827.3%

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 B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +3838.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +3838.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +384.2%
Contains more Carbs +417.1%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +763.8%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 Protein +384.2%
Contains more Carbs +417.1%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +763.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Coleslaw
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 77g 12.99g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.95g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 9.91g Coleslaw
Carbs 77g 14.89g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 153kcal Caramel
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 65.5g 12.19g Coleslaw
Fiber 0g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 138mg 30mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.22mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 20mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 129mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 203mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.44mg 0.14mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.015mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.102mg Coleslaw
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 0.4mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.026mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.206mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.246mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.112mg Coleslaw
Folate 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 4mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 5.348g 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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.