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Coleslaw vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coleslaw and chicken McNuggets?

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin C, while chicken McNuggets are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 45% higher.
  • Chicken McNuggets have 12 times less vitamin C than coleslaw. Coleslaw has 14.6mg of vitamin C, while chicken McNuggets have 1.2mg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in sodium.

We used Fast foods, coleslaw and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.3%
Contains more IronIron +304.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +321.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3492.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1562.1%
Contains more FatsFats +99.9%
Contains more OtherOther +162.7%
~equal in Carbs ~15.09g

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% 48% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.61g

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11100%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 McNuggets
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Chicken McNuggets DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 7.4mg 45%
Phosphorus 20mg 272mg 36%
Protein 0.95g 15.79g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.398mg 22%
Sodium 203mg 566mg 16%
Fats 9.91g 19.81g 15%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 1.2mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 8.134g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.88mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.33µg 13%
Cholesterol 4mg 44mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.16mg 11%
Iron 0.22mg 0.89mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Saturated fat 1.599g 3.261g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.11mg 7%
Calories 153kcal 302kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.59mg 4%
Copper 0.015mg 0.049mg 4%
Potassium 129mg 252mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 24mg 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 3%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.14mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 0g 2%
Calcium 30mg 11mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 5.61g 2%
Net carbs 12.99g 15.09g N/A
Carbs 14.89g 15.09g 0%
Sugar 12.19g 0.08g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.296g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 5.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Chicken McNuggets
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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets 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. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.