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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 from 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.

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% 5.7% 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% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1725%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +196.9%
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 Opinion
Calories 153kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Protein 0.95g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 9.91g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.8mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 14.89g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 4mg 35mg Coleslaw
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 30mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 129mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 0.22mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 12.19g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.9g 1.4g Coleslaw
Copper 0.015mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.14mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 20mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 203mg 753mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU 32IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg 3µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.102mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 70.9µg 8.5µg Coleslaw
Folate 47µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.599g 2.123g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 3.177g Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g 0.97g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.003g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.197g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.009g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.008g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 2.884g Coleslaw

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
45%
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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