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Coleslaw vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coleslaw and tortilla

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, tortilla is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily vitamin K needs 59% more than tortilla.
  • Coleslaw contains less sodium.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of coleslaw is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +1631.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +580%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +630%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.7%

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% 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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1902.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +943.2%
Contains more WaterWater +83.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +666.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.4%
Contains more OtherOther +125.3%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1343.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1267.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3972.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1026.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 0.4µg 59%
Iron 0.22mg 3.81mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.391g 33%
Selenium 16.6µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.37mg 29%
Folate 98µg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 4.125mg 24%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Phosphorus 20mg 146mg 18%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Fats 9.91g 0.95g 14%
Protein 0.95g 7.28g 13%
Carbs 14.89g 49.94g 12%
Sodium 203mg 482mg 12%
Copper 0.015mg 0.102mg 10%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.268mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.114mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 0.185g 6%
Saturated fat 1.599g 0.296g 6%
Calories 153kcal 237kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.06mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 70mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.19mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 0g 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.32mg 2%
Fiber 1.9g 2.4g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.17mg 2%
Potassium 129mg 105mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 2.75g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.