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Cheese sandwich vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese sandwich and coleslaw

  • Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, and copper; however, coleslaw is richer in vitamin C.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily phosphorus needs 52% more than coleslaw.
  • Coleslaw has 21 times less vitamin B2 than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 0.427mg of vitamin B2, while coleslaw has 0.02mg.
  • Coleslaw contains less sodium.
  • Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of coleslaw is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +580%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.2%
Contains more IronIron +1090.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +966.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +521.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1810%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +961.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2035%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 +931.6%
Contains more FatsFats +152.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +290.9%
Contains more OtherOther +357.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2194.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 +287.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Phosphorus 382mg 20mg 52%
Selenium 24.3µg 44%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.102mg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.02mg 31%
Iron 2.62mg 0.22mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.026mg 28%
Sodium 839mg 203mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 5.348g 25%
Fats 25g 9.91g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 2.671g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.206mg 19%
Protein 9.8g 0.95g 18%
Calcium 204mg 30mg 17%
Calories 497kcal 153kcal 17%
Folate 64µg 16%
Copper 0.16mg 0.015mg 16%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 14.6mg 15%
Carbs 58.2g 14.89g 14%
Saturated fat 4.129g 1.599g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.112mg 11%
Magnesium 54mg 8mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.246mg 8%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.14mg 7%
Fiber 3.1g 1.9g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.01µg 5%
Potassium 306mg 129mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 28µg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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.

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.