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Coleslaw vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coleslaw and Potato salad

  • Coleslaw has more Vitamin C, while Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 21% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coleslaw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Iron +195.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +96.9%
Contains more Zinc +121.4%
Contains more Copper +686.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Iron +195.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +96.9%
Contains more Zinc +121.4%
Contains more Copper +686.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.101

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +46%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +46%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Protein +182.1%
Contains more Other +134.9%
Equal in Water - 76
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Protein +182.1%
Contains more Other +134.9%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 12.99g 9.87g Coleslaw
Protein 0.95g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 9.91g 8.2g Coleslaw
Carbs 14.89g 11.17g Coleslaw
Calories 153kcal 143kcal Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 12.19g Potato salad
Fiber 1.9g 1.3g Coleslaw
Calcium 30mg 19mg Coleslaw
Iron 0.22mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 20mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 129mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 203mg 529mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.14mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.015mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.102mg 0.101mg Coleslaw
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 95IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg 10mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 4mg 68mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.599g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 2.48g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 3.737g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Potato salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Coleslaw
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.