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Coleslaw vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coleslaw and spaghetti different?

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, while spaghetti is higher in manganese, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 59% more than spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti is lower in sodium.

Fast foods, coleslaw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types were 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.7%

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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.02mg

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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +965.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +196.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +510.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.3%

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1938.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1540.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%

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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9855.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4125%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4700%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Spaghetti
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Spaghetti DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 0µg 59%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.326g 33%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Fats 9.91g 0.93g 14%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Protein 0.95g 5.8g 10%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.322mg 10%
Copper 0.015mg 0.1mg 9%
Sodium 203mg 1mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.599g 0.176g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 0.131g 6%
Phosphorus 20mg 58mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.049mg 5%
Carbs 14.89g 30.86g 5%
Iron 0.22mg 0.5mg 4%
Potassium 129mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.112mg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.51mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Calcium 30mg 7mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.4mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Calories 153kcal 158kcal 0%
Net carbs 12.99g 29.06g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0.56g N/A
Fiber 1.9g 1.8g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.024g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.423g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients

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

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