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Coleslaw vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Coleslaw and French fries

  • Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin E.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 50% more than French fries.
  • Coleslaw contains 3 times more Vitamin C than French fries. While Coleslaw contains 14.6mg of Vitamin C, French fries contain only 4.7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +337.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.8%
Contains more IronIron +268.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +726.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +525%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.2%
~equal in Sodium ~210mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +533%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +90.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +261.1%
Contains more FatsFats +48.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +178.3%
Contains more OtherOther +122.9%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +123.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.398g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coleslaw French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 French fries Opinion
Calories 153kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 0.95g 3.43g French fries
Fats 9.91g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 14.6mg 4.7mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 14.89g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 8mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 30mg 18mg Coleslaw
Potassium 129mg 579mg French fries
Iron 0.22mg 0.81mg French fries
Sugar 12.19g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1.9g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.015mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 0.14mg 0.5mg French fries
Phosphorus 20mg 125mg French fries
Sodium 203mg 210mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU 0IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.102mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.039mg French fries
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 70.9µg 11.2µg Coleslaw
Folate 30µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.06g Coleslaw
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 1.599g 2.336g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 5.398g French fries
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 4.898g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.89g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.737g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.