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Cheese vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese and coleslaw?

  • Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, while coleslaw is higher in vitamin K.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% higher.
  • Coleslaw has 110 times less vitamin B12 than cheese. Cheese has 1.1µg of vitamin B12, while coleslaw has 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Coleslaw has a higher glycemic index (39) than cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cheddar and Fast foods, coleslaw types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheese
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +2500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +277.8%

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.
Cheese
9
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +1078.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2854.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +2307.4%
Contains more FatsFats +236.1%
Contains more OtherOther +347%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +381.9%
Contains more WaterWater +98.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +246.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +550%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0.09g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Coleslaw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 1.599g 78%
Calcium 710mg 30mg 68%
Phosphorus 455mg 20mg 62%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 70.9µg 57%
Selenium 28.5µg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.01µg 45%
Protein 22.87g 0.95g 44%
Fats 33.31g 9.91g 36%
Vitamin A 330µg 28µg 34%
Cholesterol 99mg 4mg 32%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.14mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.02mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 5.348g 26%
Sodium 653mg 203mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 2.671g 16%
Calories 404kcal 153kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Folate 27µg 7%
Magnesium 27mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.112mg 4%
Carbs 3.09g 14.89g 4%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.102mg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.246mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0.015mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.44g 2%
Potassium 76mg 129mg 2%
Iron 0.14mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.206mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.54mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.026mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g 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 0.007g 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
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.268g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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