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Coconut vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut and coleslaw

  • Coconut has more manganese, copper, fiber, iron, phosphorus, and zinc, while coleslaw has more vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 140% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 29 times less copper than coconut. Coconut contains 0.435mg of copper, while coleslaw contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in coleslaw is lower.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coleslaw is 39, while the glycemic index of coconut is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176%
Contains more IronIron +1004.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2800%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +465%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1370.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.02mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 +250.5%
Contains more FatsFats +237.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +56.2%
~equal in Carbs ~14.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1361.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Coleslaw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 1.599g 128%
Manganese 1.5mg 0.102mg 61%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 70.9µg 59%
Copper 0.435mg 0.015mg 47%
Fats 33.49g 9.91g 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 5.348g 33%
Iron 2.43mg 0.22mg 28%
Fiber 9g 1.9g 28%
Selenium 10.1µg 18%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 14.6mg 13%
Phosphorus 113mg 20mg 13%
Calories 354kcal 153kcal 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.14mg 9%
Sodium 20mg 203mg 8%
Folate 26µg 7%
Potassium 356mg 129mg 7%
Magnesium 32mg 8mg 6%
Protein 3.33g 0.95g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.112mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 2.671g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.026mg 3%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 0.206mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.54mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.246mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Carbs 15.23g 14.89g 0%
Net carbs 6.23g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 6.23g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 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
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.