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

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A recap on differences between Coleslaw and McDonald's french fries

  • Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet McDonald's french fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 46% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • Coleslaw contains 3 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's french fries. While Coleslaw contains 14.6mg of Vitamin C, McDonald's french fries contain only 5.6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw and McDONALD'S, french fries.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362%
Contains more IronIron +263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +660%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +535%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.1%
~equal in Sodium ~189mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1463.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

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% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +100.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +258.9%
Contains more FatsFats +56.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186%
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
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +176.3%

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
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4166.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 french fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 McDonald's french fries Opinion
Calories 153kcal 323kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 0.95g 3.41g McDonald's french fries
Fats 9.91g 15.47g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 14.6mg 5.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 14.89g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 4mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 8mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 30mg 19mg Coleslaw
Potassium 129mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.22mg 0.8mg McDonald's french fries
Sugar 12.19g 0.21g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 1.9g 3.9g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.015mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.14mg 0.51mg McDonald's french fries
Starch 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 20mg 127mg McDonald's french fries
Sodium 203mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 95IU 0IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.102mg 0.249mg McDonald's french fries
Selenium 0.4µg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.18mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.037mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 3.22mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 70.9µg 16µg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.064g Coleslaw
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 1.599g 2.271g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 7.379g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 4.727g Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.382g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.009g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 4.251g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.672g)
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 ($)
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 french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/nutrients

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

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