Coleslaw vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between coleslaw and salsa
- Coleslaw is higher in vitamin C and monounsaturated fat, yet salsa is higher in iron, vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Salsa covers your daily iron needs 25% more than coleslaw.
- Coleslaw contains 167 times more monounsaturated fat than salsa. While coleslaw contains 2.671g of monounsaturated fat, salsa contains only 0.016g.
- The amount of saturated fat in salsa is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +918.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +540% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +424.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +4855% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16593.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4898.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 70.9µg | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.348g | 0.107g | 35% |
| Iron | 0.22mg | 2.24mg | 25% |
| Fats | 9.91g | 0.2g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14.6mg | 4mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 430mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.015mg | 0.096mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.671g | 0.016g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.599g | 0.029g | 7% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 36kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.206mg | 1.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.246mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 129mg | 270mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.102mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.149mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 7g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.44g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.95g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.99g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.19g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 28µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
| 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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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.