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Chicken meat vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken meat and coleslaw?

  • Chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B12, while coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 57% higher.
  • Coleslaw has 41 times less vitamin B3 than chicken meat. Chicken meat has 8.487mg of vitamin B3, while coleslaw has 0.206mg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Coleslaw has a higher glycemic index (39) than chicken meat (0).

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.9%
Contains more IronIron +472.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +1285.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +810%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +410%

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4019.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +318.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2854.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +2773.7%
Contains more FatsFats +37.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
~equal in Other ~0.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 +99.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 70.9µg 57%
Protein 27.3g 0.95g 53%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.206mg 52%
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Cholesterol 88mg 4mg 28%
Phosphorus 182mg 20mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.112mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 5.348g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.246mg 16%
Zinc 1.94mg 0.14mg 16%
Iron 1.26mg 0.22mg 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.02mg 11%
Saturated fat 3.79g 1.599g 10%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 2.671g 7%
Copper 0.066mg 0.015mg 6%
Fats 13.6g 9.91g 6%
Sodium 82mg 203mg 5%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Calories 239kcal 153kcal 4%
Magnesium 23mg 8mg 4%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.102mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.026mg 3%
Potassium 223mg 129mg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin A 48µg 28µg 2%
Calcium 15mg 30mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 12.99g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 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 0.002g 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
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.