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Coleslaw vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coleslaw and steak

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin K, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 91% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 44 times more vitamin K than steak. Coleslaw contains 70.9µg of vitamin K, while steak contains 1.6µg.
  • Coleslaw contains less saturated fat.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index than coleslaw.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.3%
Contains more IronIron +990.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +715%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%

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%
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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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1405%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2399.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21900%
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +53.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2515.8%
Contains more FatsFats +91.9%

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
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +496.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +243.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2.2µg 91%
Selenium 31.8µg 58%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 1.6µg 58%
Zinc 0.14mg 6.34mg 56%
Protein 0.95g 24.85g 48%
Saturated fat 1.599g 8.443g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 5.149mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.5mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.896g 30%
Iron 0.22mg 2.4mg 27%
Cholesterol 4mg 78mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.301mg 22%
Phosphorus 20mg 163mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 9.171g 16%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Fats 9.91g 19.02g 14%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Copper 0.015mg 0.085mg 8%
Calories 153kcal 271kcal 6%
Sodium 203mg 58mg 6%
Carbs 14.89g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 23mg 4%
Manganese 0.102mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.074mg 4%
Potassium 129mg 279mg 4%
Folate 6µg 2%
Calcium 30mg 12mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin A 28µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 0g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g 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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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Steak
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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.