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Coleslaw vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coleslaw and sunflower seeds

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K; however, sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 231% more than coleslaw.
  • The glycemic index of coleslaw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, coleslaw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3962.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400%
Contains more IronIron +2286.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +11900%
Contains more ZincZinc +3471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1811.8%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6413%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3946.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1100.9%
~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1452.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2087.4%
Contains more FatsFats +419.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more OtherOther +265.1%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +593.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +332.6%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +258.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Sunflower seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.54mg 35.17mg 231%
Copper 0.015mg 1.8mg 198%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 1.48mg 121%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 23.137g 119%
Selenium 53µg 96%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 1.345mg 95%
Phosphorus 20mg 660mg 91%
Manganese 0.102mg 1.95mg 80%
Magnesium 8mg 325mg 75%
Fats 9.91g 51.46g 64%
Iron 0.22mg 5.25mg 63%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 0µg 59%
Folate 227µg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 8.335mg 51%
Zinc 0.14mg 5mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 18.528g 40%
Protein 0.95g 20.78g 40%
Fiber 1.9g 8.6g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.355mg 26%
Calories 153kcal 584kcal 22%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 1.13mg 18%
Potassium 129mg 645mg 15%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 1.4mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.599g 4.455g 13%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Sodium 203mg 9mg 8%
Calcium 30mg 78mg 5%
Vitamin A 28µg 3µg 3%
Carbs 14.89g 20g 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 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 0g 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 Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

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

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