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Coleslaw vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coleslaw and fast food

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet fast food is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coleslaw is 55% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains less saturated fat.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.7%
Contains more IronIron +1290.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +706.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +570%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1715%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8800%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +90.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1638.9%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.6%
Contains more OtherOther +83.1%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81%

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% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +21.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +57.6%
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 Fast food
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 4.9µg 55%
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.89µg 37%
Iron 0.22mg 3.06mg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 5.617mg 34%
Protein 0.95g 16.52g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.363mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 1.68g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.317mg 24%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.52mg 22%
Folate 80µg 20%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Phosphorus 20mg 134mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.599g 4.493g 13%
Copper 0.015mg 0.121mg 12%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.357mg 11%
Cholesterol 4mg 33mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.212mg 8%
Calories 153kcal 297kcal 7%
Carbs 14.89g 31.5g 6%
Sodium 203mg 331mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.53mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Magnesium 8mg 27mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 4.835g 5%
Fats 9.91g 12.01g 3%
Calcium 30mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 9µg 2%
Potassium 129mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.38mg 1%
Fructose 1.44g 2.27g 1%
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 12.19g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.894g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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