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Coleslaw vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coleslaw and McChicken Sandwich

  • Coleslaw has less Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • McChicken Sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 23% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.

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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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +690.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +446.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +595%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251%
~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% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1813.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +59.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +997.9%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +174.7%

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
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.964g

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
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5170.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +64.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +34%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 McChicken Sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 153kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 0.95g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 9.91g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 14.89g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 4mg 27mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 8mg 20mg McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 30mg 88mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 129mg 173mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 0.22mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 12.19g 3.57g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.9g 1.3g Coleslaw
Copper 0.015mg 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.14mg 0.63mg McChicken Sandwich
Phosphorus 20mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 203mg 624mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.102mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.19µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.079g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 1.599g 2.346g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 4.964g Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.016g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 4.396g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw McChicken Sandwich
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.747g)
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 ($)
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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients

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

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