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Coleslaw vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coleslaw and marshmallow

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, marshmallow is higher in copper.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 59% more than marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of marshmallow is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, coleslaw and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 0.44% 8.6% 32% 1.1% 3.4% 10% 1% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2480%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1175%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.23mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0.25% 0.23% 1.5% 0.3% 0.69% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.05%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4820%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +4855%
Contains more WaterWater +347.7%
Contains more OtherOther +176.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446%

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
31% 44% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3238.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11278.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Marshmallow DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 0µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.047g 35%
Carbs 14.89g 81.3g 22%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Fats 9.91g 0.2g 15%
Copper 0.015mg 0.097mg 9%
Calories 153kcal 318kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.003mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.599g 0.056g 7%
Fiber 1.9g 0.1g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 0.08g 6%
Sodium 203mg 80mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.005mg 5%
Potassium 129mg 5mg 4%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.008mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 3mg 3%
Selenium 1.7µg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Phosphorus 20mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.001mg 2%
Protein 0.95g 1.8g 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.04mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.001mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.078mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 81.2g N/A
Iron 0.22mg 0.23mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g 57.56g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Folate 1µg 0%
Choline 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 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 Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.543g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.