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Coleslaw vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coleslaw and Caramel

  • Coleslaw has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 58% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Coleslaw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Candies, caramels.

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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 Iron +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Manganese +827.3%
Contains more Calcium +360%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +470%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Manganese +827.3%
Contains more Calcium +360%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +470%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +20%

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 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +3838.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +3838.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +763.8%
Contains more Protein +384.2%
Contains more Carbs +417.1%
Contains more Other +116.9%
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +763.8%
Contains more Protein +384.2%
Contains more Carbs +417.1%
Contains more Other +116.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 12.99g 77g Caramel
Protein 0.95g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 9.91g 8.1g Coleslaw
Carbs 14.89g 77g Caramel
Calories 153kcal 382kcal Caramel
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 12.19g 65.5g Coleslaw
Fiber 1.9g 0g Coleslaw
Calcium 30mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.22mg 0.14mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 20mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 129mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 203mg 245mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.14mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.015mg 0.018mg Caramel
Manganese 0.102mg 0.011mg Coleslaw
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 95IU 42IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 12µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.46mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.4mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.148mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.056mg Coleslaw
Folate 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 70.9µg 1.8µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 4mg 7mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g Caramel
Saturated Fat 1.599g 2.476g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 1.542g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 3.478g 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 Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.