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Coleslaw vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coleslaw and English muffins?

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin C, while English muffins are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 16% higher.
  • English muffins have 146 times less vitamin C than coleslaw. Coleslaw has 14.6mg of vitamin C, while English muffins have 0.1mg.
  • English muffins are lower in saturated fat.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than coleslaw (39).

We used Fast foods, coleslaw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +304.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +565%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg
~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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +596.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +450.6%
Contains more WaterWater +74.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +710.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.9%
Contains more OtherOther +189.2%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +784.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +502.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.888g 30%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.1mg 16%
Phosphorus 20mg 133mg 16%
Protein 0.95g 7.7g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.181mg 13%
Copper 0.015mg 0.129mg 13%
Fats 9.91g 1.8g 12%
Sodium 203mg 464mg 11%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.357mg 11%
Carbs 14.89g 46g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.154mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 1.566mg 9%
Folate 37µg 9%
Iron 0.22mg 0.89mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 0.302g 6%
Saturated fat 1.599g 0.259g 6%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.043mg 5%
Calories 153kcal 235kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.446mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Fiber 1.9g 2.7g 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Calcium 30mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.04µg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 43.3g N/A
Potassium 129mg 131mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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 English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.