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Coleslaw vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coleslaw and pecan different?

  • Coleslaw is higher in vitamin K; however, pecan is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 191% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 20 times more vitamin K than pecan. While coleslaw contains 70.9µg of vitamin K, pecan contains only 3.5µg.
  • Coleslaw has less saturated fat.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index (10) than coleslaw (39).

Fast foods, coleslaw and Nuts, pecans are the varieties used 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%
Pecan
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1412.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.8%
Contains more IronIron +1050%
Contains more CopperCopper +7900%
Contains more ZincZinc +3135.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1285%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4311.8%

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%
Pecan
8
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1925.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
~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
Pecan
3
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +1985.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +865.3%
Contains more FatsFats +626.2%
Contains more OtherOther +78.3%
~equal in Carbs ~13.86g

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
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1427.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +304.2%

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
Pecan
1
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +129.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4125%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3500%
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 Pecan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.102mg 4.5mg 191%
Copper 0.015mg 1.2mg 132%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 21.614g 108%
Fats 9.91g 71.97g 95%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 40.801g 95%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 3.5µg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.66mg 53%
Zinc 0.14mg 4.53mg 40%
Phosphorus 20mg 277mg 37%
Fiber 1.9g 9.6g 31%
Iron 0.22mg 2.53mg 29%
Calories 153kcal 691kcal 27%
Magnesium 8mg 121mg 27%
Saturated fat 1.599g 6.18g 21%
Protein 0.95g 9.17g 16%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 1.1mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.863mg 12%
Sodium 203mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.21mg 8%
Potassium 129mg 410mg 8%
Selenium 3.8µg 7%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Folate 22µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.4mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 1.167mg 6%
Calcium 30mg 70mg 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 3µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 14.89g 13.86g 0%
Net carbs 12.99g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 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 0g 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 Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.581g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.