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Coleslaw vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coleslaw and omelette?

  • Coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet omelette is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 103% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in coleslaw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of omelette is lower.

We used Fast foods, coleslaw and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types in this article.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +325%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +572.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +735%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.6%
~equal in Potassium ~117mg

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1475.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1830%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7500%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2226.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1012.6%
Contains more FatsFats +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.5%
~equal in Water ~76.13g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81.3%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +445.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Omelette
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 4mg 313mg 103%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 4.5µg 55%
Selenium 25.8µg 47%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.76µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.386mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 1.289mg 21%
Phosphorus 20mg 167mg 21%
Protein 0.95g 10.57g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 2.712g 18%
Vitamin A 28µg 172µg 16%
Iron 0.22mg 1.48mg 16%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Folate 39µg 10%
Vitamin D 69IU 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.09mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.599g 3.319g 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.29mg 5%
Copper 0.015mg 0.063mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 4.843g 5%
Carbs 14.89g 0.64g 5%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.024mg 3%
Fats 9.91g 11.66g 3%
Sodium 203mg 155mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 48mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.143mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.064mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 11mg 1%
Calories 153kcal 154kcal 0%
Net carbs 12.99g 0.64g N/A
Potassium 129mg 117mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g 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 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/nutrients

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

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