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Coleslaw vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coleslaw and coconut

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K and vitamin C, while coconut has more manganese, copper, fiber, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 140% higher.
  • Coconut contains 355 times less vitamin K than coleslaw. Coleslaw contains 70.9µg of vitamin K, while coconut contains 0.2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in coconut is lower.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coleslaw is 39, while the glycemic index of coconut is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176%
Contains more IronIron +1004.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2800%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +465%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1370.6%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.02mg

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +56.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +250.5%
Contains more FatsFats +237.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%
~equal in Carbs ~15.23g

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1361.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.599g 29.698g 128%
Manganese 0.102mg 1.5mg 61%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 0.2µg 59%
Copper 0.015mg 0.435mg 47%
Fats 9.91g 33.49g 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.366g 33%
Iron 0.22mg 2.43mg 28%
Fiber 1.9g 9g 28%
Selenium 10.1µg 18%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 3.3mg 13%
Phosphorus 20mg 113mg 13%
Calories 153kcal 354kcal 10%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.1mg 9%
Sodium 203mg 20mg 8%
Folate 26µg 7%
Potassium 129mg 356mg 7%
Magnesium 8mg 32mg 6%
Protein 0.95g 3.33g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.054mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 1.425g 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.066mg 3%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.24mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.3mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 14.89g 15.23g 0%
Net carbs 12.99g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 6.23g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.