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Coleslaw vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coleslaw and Summer squash different?

  • Coleslaw is richer in Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Summer squash is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 57% more than Summer squash.
  • Coleslaw contains 167 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Summer squash. Coleslaw contains 2.671g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Summer squash contains 0.016g.
  • Summer squash is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, coleslaw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +71.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +71.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2263.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2263.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +5405.6%
Contains more Carbs +344.5%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Water +28.9%
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +5405.6%
Contains more Carbs +344.5%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Water +28.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16593.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5909%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16593.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5909%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +29766.7%
Contains more Glucose +125.3%
Contains more Fructose +51.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +29766.7%
Contains more Glucose +125.3%
Contains more Fructose +51.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 12.99g 2.25g Coleslaw
Protein 0.95g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 9.91g 0.18g Coleslaw
Carbs 14.89g 3.35g Coleslaw
Calories 153kcal 16kcal Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g 0.95g Coleslaw
Sugar 12.19g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 1.9g 1.1g Coleslaw
Calcium 30mg 15mg Coleslaw
Iron 0.22mg 0.35mg Summer squash
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 20mg 38mg Summer squash
Potassium 129mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 203mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.14mg 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0.015mg 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.102mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 95IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 10µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.12mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.155mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 70.9µg 3µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Summer squash
Trans Fat 0.037g 0g Summer squash
Saturated Fat 1.599g 0.044g Summer squash
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 0.016g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.089g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Coleslaw
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.