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Coleslaw vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coleslaw and cheeseburgers?

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, while cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Coleslaw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than coleslaw (39).

We used Fast foods, coleslaw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +296.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more IronIron +1131.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +640%
Contains more ZincZinc +1678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +705%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.8%

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.
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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1588.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1026.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1715%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.52mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +90.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1637.9%
Contains more FatsFats +48.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.2%
Contains more OtherOther +154.2%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.7%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +34.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.76g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 4.2µg 56%
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 5.217mg 31%
Iron 0.22mg 2.71mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.76µg 31%
Protein 0.95g 16.51g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.363mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 1.658g 25%
Saturated fat 1.599g 6.473g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.293mg 22%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.49mg 21%
Phosphorus 20mg 161mg 20%
Folate 70µg 18%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Sodium 203mg 515mg 14%
Cholesterol 4mg 43mg 13%
Copper 0.015mg 0.111mg 11%
Calcium 30mg 119mg 9%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.316mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.228mg 9%
Calories 153kcal 308kcal 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fats 9.91g 14.72g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 5.413g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.545mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Carbs 14.89g 28.03g 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 50µg 2%
Potassium 129mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 1.44g 1.94g 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 12.19g 4.88g N/A
Fiber 1.9g 2g 0%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.