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Coleslaw vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coleslaw and porridge

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, porridge is richer in iron and calcium.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily vitamin K needs 59% more than porridge.
  • Porridge contains less saturated fat.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of porridge is 66, while the glycemic index of coleslaw is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +706.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more IronIron +1600%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
~equal in Zinc ~0.13mg

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +4619%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.5%
Contains more OtherOther +277.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9439.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4591.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coleslaw Porridge
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Porridge DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 0.1µg 59%
Iron 0.22mg 3.74mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.114g 35%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Fats 9.91g 0.21g 15%
Sodium 203mg 6mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.013mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 0.028g 7%
Saturated fat 1.599g 0.033g 7%
Fiber 1.9g 0.5g 6%
Calcium 30mg 87mg 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Calories 153kcal 50kcal 5%
Manganese 0.102mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.071mg 4%
Copper 0.015mg 0.04mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.02mg 3%
Potassium 129mg 16mg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.52mg 2%
Phosphorus 20mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 14.89g 10.52g 1%
Protein 0.95g 1.44g 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0.03g N/A
Zinc 0.14mg 0.13mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 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 Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.