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Coleslaw vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coleslaw and chicken fingers different?

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 52% more than chicken fingers.
  • Coleslaw contains 13 times more vitamin C than chicken fingers. Coleslaw contains 14.6mg of vitamin C, while chicken fingers contain 1.1mg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in sodium.

Fast foods, coleslaw and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were used 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.
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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.1%
Contains more IronIron +231.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +360%
Contains more ZincZinc +407.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1310%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.5%

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.
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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +786.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +487%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3888.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +405.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +57.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1923.2%
Contains more FatsFats +40.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
Contains more OtherOther +254.2%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.783g

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2140%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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 Chicken fingers
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 Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 8µg 52%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 8.217mg 50%
Protein 0.95g 19.22g 37%
Phosphorus 20mg 282mg 37%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Sodium 203mg 769mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.426mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 1.244mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 3.17mg 18%
Cholesterol 4mg 48mg 15%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 1.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.179mg 12%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Potassium 129mg 373mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.11mg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg 6%
Calories 153kcal 271kcal 6%
Copper 0.015mg 0.069mg 6%
Iron 0.22mg 0.73mg 6%
Fats 9.91g 13.95g 6%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.71mg 5%
Folate 19µg 5%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.228mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 4.83g 5%
Magnesium 8mg 28mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.599g 2.493g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 5.783g 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 3µg 3%
Fiber 1.9g 1.2g 3%
Fructose 1.44g 0g 2%
Carbs 14.89g 17.25g 1%
Calcium 30mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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