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Coleslaw vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coleslaw and Beetroot?

  • Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Beetroot is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 59% more.
  • Coleslaw has 59 times more Saturated Fat than Beetroot. While Coleslaw has 1.599g of Saturated Fat, Beetroot has only 0.027g.

We used Fast foods, coleslaw and Beets, raw types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +222.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +222.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +35350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +35350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +5729.4%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +30.1%
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Fats +5729.4%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8246.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8813.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8246.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8813.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 12.99g 6.76g Coleslaw
Protein 0.95g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 9.91g 0.17g Coleslaw
Carbs 14.89g 9.56g Coleslaw
Calories 153kcal 43kcal Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 12.19g 6.76g Beetroot
Fiber 1.9g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 30mg 16mg Coleslaw
Iron 0.22mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 20mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 129mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 203mg 78mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.14mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.015mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.102mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 95IU 33IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 2µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.04mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg 4.9mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.155mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.067mg Coleslaw
Folate 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 70.9µg 0.2µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Beetroot
Trans Fat 0.037g 0g Beetroot
Saturated Fat 1.599g 0.027g Beetroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 0.032g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.06g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Beetroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Coleslaw
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.572g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.