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

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A recap on differences between Coleslaw and McDonald's hamburger

  • Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin C, yet McDonald's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • McDonald's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 34% more than Coleslaw.
  • Coleslaw contains 24 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's hamburger. While Coleslaw contains 14.6mg of Vitamin C, McDonald's hamburger contains only 0.6mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coleslaw is lower.

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

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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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +323.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.8%
Contains more IronIron +1204.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +540%
Contains more ZincZinc +1292.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.7%

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% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.7%
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 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1095%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8200%
~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% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +64.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.4%
Contains more OtherOther +162.7%
~equal in Fats ~10.09g

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
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.1%

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
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +24.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +129.2%
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 McDonald's hamburger
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 hamburger Opinion
Calories 153kcal 264kcal McDonald's hamburger
Protein 0.95g 12.92g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 9.91g 10.09g McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 28.98g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 14.89g 30.28g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 4mg 27mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 8mg 21mg McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 30mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 129mg 192mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 0.22mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 12.19g 6.03g McDonald's hamburger
Fiber 1.9g 1.3g Coleslaw
Copper 0.015mg 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 0.14mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 20mg 107mg McDonald's hamburger
Sodium 203mg 494mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU 55IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.102mg 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.239mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 4.544mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.428g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 1.599g 3.504g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 3.768g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 1.42g Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.134g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.004g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.011g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 1.135g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw McDonald's hamburger
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 hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.905g)
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients

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

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