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Coleslaw vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coleslaw and margarine

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber, yet margarine is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for margarine is 70% higher.
  • Margarine contains less sodium.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than coleslaw.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +616.7%
Contains more IronIron +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +795.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2825%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.2%
~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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +493.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2027.1%
Contains more WaterWater +344.4%
Contains more FatsFats +714.4%
Contains more OtherOther +130.1%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1355.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +354.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 24.302g 126%
Fats 9.91g 80.71g 109%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 38.877g 91%
Vitamin A 28µg 819µg 88%
Saturated fat 1.599g 15.189g 62%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 9mg 56%
Calories 153kcal 717kcal 28%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 93µg 18%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.2mg 16%
Sodium 203mg 2mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.009mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Carbs 14.89g 0.7g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 5%
Manganese 0.102mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.1µg 4%
Potassium 129mg 18mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 3mg 3%
Iron 0.22mg 0.06mg 2%
Copper 0.015mg 0mg 2%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Phosphorus 20mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Protein 0.95g 0.16g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.01mg 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 3mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 0.7g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0g N/A
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 14.89g N/A
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 - DPA 0g 0.006g 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 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.59g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw 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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.