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Coleslaw vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coleslaw and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Coleslaw has more Vitamin C, however, McDonald's Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 35% more than Coleslaw.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has 24 times less Vitamin C than Coleslaw. Coleslaw has 14.6mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 0.6mg.
  • Coleslaw contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +456.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more IronIron +968.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1264.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.5%
~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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +757.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1854.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more WaterWater +63.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1265.3%
Contains more FatsFats +19%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.8%
Contains more OtherOther +192.8%

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1406.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.9%

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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3633.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +79.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 McDonald's Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 153kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 0.95g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 9.91g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 14.89g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 4mg 35mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 8mg 20mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calcium 30mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 129mg 200mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 0.22mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 12.19g 6.22g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fiber 1.9g 1.1g Coleslaw
Copper 0.015mg 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.14mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 20mg 140mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 203mg 626mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.102mg 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.647g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 1.599g 4.435g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 3.631g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.355g Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.836g)
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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

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

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