Cereal vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cereal and coleslaw
- Cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, manganese, and vitamin C, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin K.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 522% more than coleslaw.
- Cereal contains 194 times more vitamin B2 than coleslaw. While cereal contains 3.87mg of vitamin B2, coleslaw contains only 0.02mg.
- The glycemic index of coleslaw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 | +137.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15381.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +813.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5328.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +285% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +674.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +163.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2807.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24084.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14278.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5244.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +537.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +483.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +817.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1842.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1209.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1410.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +525.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +453.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.026mg | 522% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.112mg | 452% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.22mg | 423% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.02mg | 296% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.206mg | 184% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 28µg | 87% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.14mg | 68% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 70.9µg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 5.348g | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.102mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 14.6mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 203mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 14.89g | 24% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 9.91g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 153kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 0.95g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1.599g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 2.671g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 129mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 1.44g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 12.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 12.19g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.339g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.