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Coleslaw vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between coleslaw and fish sandwiches

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 48% more.
  • Coleslaw has 8 times more vitamin C than fish sandwiches. Coleslaw has 14.6mg of vitamin C, while fish sandwiches have 1.8mg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than coleslaw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.7%
Contains more IronIron +581.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +480%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +158.8%

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%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +421.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +943.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.55mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +983.2%
Contains more FatsFats +25.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.2%
Contains more OtherOther +156.6%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.595g

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +40.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~1.47g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Fish sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 13.6µg 48%
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.68µg 28%
Protein 0.95g 10.29g 19%
Sodium 203mg 602mg 17%
Iron 0.22mg 1.5mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.21mg 15%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 1.8mg 14%
Phosphorus 20mg 116mg 14%
Folate 46µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 2.15mg 12%
Cholesterol 4mg 35mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.14mg 9%
Copper 0.015mg 0.075mg 7%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.264mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 6.257g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Calories 153kcal 257kcal 5%
Fiber 1.9g 1g 4%
Fats 9.91g 12.45g 4%
Magnesium 8mg 25mg 4%
Carbs 14.89g 26.69g 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 6µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.599g 1.949g 2%
Potassium 129mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 30mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.55mg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 0.08g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 2.595g 0%
Fructose 1.44g 1.47g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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