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Coleslaw vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coleslaw and avocadoes

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin K, yet avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coleslaw is 42% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 29 times more sodium than avocadoes. Coleslaw contains 203mg of sodium, while avocadoes contain 7mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +1166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.2%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +46%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +743.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.5%
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
Contains more OtherOther +90.4%
~equal in Water ~73.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +266.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +14833.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +356.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1100%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +11.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coleslaw Avocado
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Avocado DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 21µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 1.816g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 1.389mg 23%
Folate 81µg 20%
Copper 0.015mg 0.19mg 19%
Fiber 1.9g 6.7g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 9.799g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.257mg 11%
Potassium 129mg 485mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 1.738mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.07mg 10%
Sodium 203mg 7mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.13mg 8%
Fats 9.91g 14.66g 7%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 10mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 29mg 5%
Phosphorus 20mg 52mg 5%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.64mg 5%
Iron 0.22mg 0.55mg 4%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.067mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 12mg 2%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.142mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 0.12g 2%
Carbs 14.89g 8.53g 2%
Protein 0.95g 2g 2%
Saturated fat 1.599g 2.126g 2%
Vitamin A 28µg 7µg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Calories 153kcal 160kcal 0%
Net carbs 12.99g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g 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
Coleslaw Avocado
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
23%
Coleslaw
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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