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Coleslaw vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coleslaw and Taco salad

  • Coleslaw has more Vitamin C, however, Taco salad is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily Vitamin C needs 14% more than Taco salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +422.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +653.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +871.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.7%

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%
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 6% 18% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +501.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.11mg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +603.2%
Contains more OtherOther +92.8%
~equal in Water ~72.35g

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +505.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.606g

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Taco salad Opinion
Calories 153kcal 141kcal Coleslaw
Protein 0.95g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 9.91g 7.46g Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg 1.8mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 11.91g Coleslaw
Carbs 14.89g 11.91g Coleslaw
Cholesterol 4mg 22mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Taco salad
Calcium 30mg 97mg Taco salad
Potassium 129mg 210mg Taco salad
Iron 0.22mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Sugar 12.19g Taco salad
Fiber 1.9g Coleslaw
Copper 0.015mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Zinc 0.14mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 20mg 72mg Taco salad
Sodium 203mg 385mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.102mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.11mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 42µg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.037g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 1.599g 3.446g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 2.606g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.883g Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Taco salad
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
19%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.847g)
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

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.