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Coleslaw vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coleslaw and oatmeal

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 72% more than coleslaw.
  • Oatmeal contains less saturated fat.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of coleslaw is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +2609.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +447.1%

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17625%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.9%
~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% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +628.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +45.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +583.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1155.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2989.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +77.8%
~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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.22mg 5.96mg 72%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 0.4µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.426g 33%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.558mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.26mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 3.025mg 18%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.215mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.29mg 14%
Fats 9.91g 1.36g 13%
Folate 44µg 11%
Vitamin A 28µg 130µg 11%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Phosphorus 20mg 77mg 8%
Sodium 203mg 49mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.599g 0.226g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 0.391g 6%
Copper 0.015mg 0.066mg 6%
Calcium 30mg 80mg 5%
Calories 153kcal 68kcal 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.62mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Protein 0.95g 2.37g 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.07mg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 0g 2%
Potassium 129mg 61mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.317mg 1%
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 14.89g 11.67g 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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 Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.373g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.