Carrot vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between carrots and coleslaw
- Carrots have more vitamin A and potassium, while coleslaw has more vitamin K, vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 332% higher.
- Coleslaw contains 5 times less vitamin B3 than carrots. Carrots contain 0.983mg of vitamin B3, while coleslaw contains 0.206mg.
- The amount of sodium in carrots is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +36.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -66% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2882.1% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +377.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +147.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +437.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +15.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4029.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.4% |
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Protein
~0.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18978.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4470.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +149.6% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +186.4% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +161.8% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
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~equal in
Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin A | 835µg | 28µg | 90% |
Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 70.9µg | 48% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 5.348g | 35% |
Fats | 0.24g | 9.91g | 15% |
Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 14.6mg | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 2.671g | 7% |
Saturated fat | 0.037g | 1.599g | 7% |
Calories | 41kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
Potassium | 320mg | 129mg | 6% |
Sodium | 69mg | 203mg | 6% |
Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.206mg | 5% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 1.9g | 4% |
Copper | 0.045mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.102mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.112mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 35mg | 20mg | 2% |
Carbs | 9.58g | 14.89g | 2% |
Fructose | 0.55g | 1.44g | 1% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.246mg | 1% |
Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
Iron | 0.3mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Protein | 0.93g | 0.95g | 0% |
Net carbs | 6.78g | 12.99g | N/A |
Calcium | 33mg | 30mg | 0% |
Sugar | 4.74g | 12.19g | N/A |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.037g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.04mg | 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 | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.979g | N/A |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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
35%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%

9%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.562g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (39)