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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.
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Taco
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Calcium +196.7%
Contains more Iron +440.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +790%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +413.3%
Contains more Manganese +144.1%
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Calcium +196.7%
Contains more Iron +440.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +790%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +413.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +701%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9200%
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +701%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Protein +832.6%
Contains more Fats +28.2%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Other +89.2%
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
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 Water +28.8%
Contains more Protein +832.6%
Contains more Fats +28.2%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Other +89.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.1%
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Sucrose +2140%
Contains more Glucose +745%
Contains more Fructose +380%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
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 Sucrose +2140%
Contains more Glucose +745%
Contains more Fructose +380%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Coleslaw
23%
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 contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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.

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