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Coleslaw vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coleslaw and ricotta

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber; however, ricotta is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 58% more than ricotta.
  • Coleslaw has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of coleslaw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, coleslaw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +728.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +690%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.6%

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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6345.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3300%

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% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1085.3%
Contains more FatsFats +31%
Contains more OtherOther +22.9%
~equal in Water ~71.7g

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1289.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 1.1µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.385g 33%
Saturated fat 1.599g 8.295g 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Protein 0.95g 11.26g 21%
Phosphorus 20mg 158mg 20%
Calcium 30mg 207mg 18%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Cholesterol 4mg 51mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.195mg 13%
Vitamin A 28µg 120µg 10%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.16mg 9%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Sodium 203mg 84mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.043mg 5%
Fats 9.91g 12.98g 5%
Carbs 14.89g 3.04g 4%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.006mg 4%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.11mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Iron 0.22mg 0.38mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 3.627g 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Calories 153kcal 174kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.213mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.015mg 0.021mg 1%
Potassium 129mg 105mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.104mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 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 Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.696g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

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

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