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Coleslaw vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coleslaw and Taco different?

  • Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coleslaw is 46% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 37 times more Vitamin C than Taco. While Coleslaw contains 14.6mg of Vitamin C, Taco contains only 0.4mg.
  • Coleslaw has less Sodium.

Fast foods, coleslaw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more IronIron +440.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.1%

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% 5.7% 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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +701%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9200%

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +832.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.1%

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
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2140%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +745%
Contains more FructoseFructose +380%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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 Taco
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Taco Opinion
Calories 153kcal 226kcal Taco
Protein 0.95g 8.86g Taco
Fats 9.91g 12.7g Taco
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.4mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 15.95g Taco
Carbs 14.89g 19.85g Taco
Cholesterol 4mg 28mg Coleslaw
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 8mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 30mg 89mg Taco
Potassium 129mg 209mg Taco
Iron 0.22mg 1.19mg Taco
Sugar 12.19g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.9g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.015mg 0.077mg Taco
Zinc 0.14mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 20mg 178mg Taco
Sodium 203mg 397mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 28µg 20µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.102mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.09mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 70.9µg 15.3µg Coleslaw
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.467g Coleslaw
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 1.599g 4.384g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 3.042g Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g 0.3g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.005g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.166g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 2.708g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (39)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.