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Coleslaw vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coleslaw and Cheese sandwich

  • Coleslaw has more Vitamin C, however, Cheese sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 52% more than Coleslaw.
  • Cheese sandwich has 10 times less Vitamin C than Coleslaw. Coleslaw has 14.6mg of Vitamin C, while Cheese sandwich has 1.5mg.
  • Coleslaw contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Calcium +580%
Contains more Iron +1090.9%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +1810%
Contains more Potassium +137.2%
Contains more Zinc +521.4%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +961.8%
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Calcium +580%
Contains more Iron +1090.9%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +1810%
Contains more Potassium +137.2%
Contains more Zinc +521.4%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +961.8%

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 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2035%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2035%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2194.4%
Contains more Protein +931.6%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Carbs +290.9%
Contains more Other +357.8%
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +2194.4%
Contains more Protein +931.6%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Carbs +290.9%
Contains more Other +357.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 12.99g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 0.95g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 9.91g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 14.89g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 153kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 12.19g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.9g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 30mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 0.22mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 8mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 20mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 129mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 203mg 839mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.14mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.015mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.102mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 95IU 71IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 21µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg 1.5mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 4mg 7mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.599g 4.129g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
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 Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
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 - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.