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Coleslaw vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coleslaw and shortbread different?

  • Coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coleslaw is 50% higher.
  • Coleslaw has less saturated fat.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index (39) than shortbread (64).

Fast foods, coleslaw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more IronIron +1254.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +285.3%

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +544.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1489.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1939.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.3%
Contains more FatsFats +164.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +328.3%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.7%

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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +369.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +380%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +134.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Shortbread
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 11µg 50%
Iron 0.22mg 2.98mg 35%
Saturated fat 1.599g 8.105g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.353mg 27%
Fats 9.91g 26.22g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.314mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 8.326g 20%
Folate 81µg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 3.275mg 19%
Calories 153kcal 514kcal 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Carbs 14.89g 63.78g 16%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.44mg 13%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.393mg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 6.708g 10%
Protein 0.95g 5.37g 9%
Copper 0.015mg 0.09mg 8%
Phosphorus 20mg 66mg 7%
Sodium 203mg 353mg 7%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.071mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 13mg 2%
Fiber 1.9g 1.3g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.321mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 0.3g 1%
Potassium 129mg 88mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 21.65g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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