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Coleslaw vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coleslaw and chicken sandwich different?

  • Coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coleslaw is 52% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 18 times more vitamin C than chicken sandwich. While coleslaw contains 14.6mg of vitamin C, chicken sandwich contains only 0.8mg.
  • Coleslaw has less sodium.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index (39) than chicken sandwich (74).

Fast foods, coleslaw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles are the varieties 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.9%
Contains more IronIron +704.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +825%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.7%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1725%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +734.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3647.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1200%

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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1613.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.3%
Contains more OtherOther +225.3%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.8%

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +679.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +113.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +48.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 sandwich
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 sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 8.5µg 52%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 7.72mg 47%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Protein 0.95g 16.28g 31%
Sodium 203mg 753mg 24%
Phosphorus 20mg 185mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.3mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.383mg 21%
Iron 0.22mg 1.77mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 1.2mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.23mg 17%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.8mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 3.177g 14%
Folate 47µg 12%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.41mg 12%
Cholesterol 4mg 35mg 10%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Copper 0.015mg 0.067mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.13µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 4.481g 5%
Calories 153kcal 250kcal 5%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.219mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 24mg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 3µg 3%
Potassium 129mg 245mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 58mg 3%
Fats 9.91g 11.19g 2%
Carbs 14.89g 20.89g 2%
Saturated fat 1.599g 2.123g 2%
Fiber 1.9g 1.4g 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 1.44g 0.97g 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.197g 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 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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