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Coleslaw vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coleslaw and wafer

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet wafer is richer in copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coleslaw is 57% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains less sodium.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index than wafer.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +562.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +1722.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2986.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +560%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +582.4%
~equal in Calcium ~31mg

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%
Wafer
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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 0% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2854.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1287.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
~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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +1531.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +594.7%
Contains more FatsFats +43.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +388.2%
Contains more OtherOther +141%

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
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coleslaw Wafer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Wafer DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 2.4µg 57%
Copper 0.015mg 0.463mg 50%
Iron 0.22mg 4.01mg 47%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.696mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.266mg 19%
Carbs 14.89g 72.7g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 2.858mg 17%
Phosphorus 20mg 132mg 16%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Sodium 203mg 580mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.203mg 15%
Calories 153kcal 433kcal 14%
Saturated fat 1.599g 4.241g 12%
Folate 47µg 12%
Protein 0.95g 6.6g 11%
Magnesium 8mg 53mg 11%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.09mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 4.153g 8%
Fats 9.91g 14.2g 7%
Fiber 1.9g 3.4g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.051mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 4.865g 5%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.09µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.381mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 3µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Potassium 129mg 210mg 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.72mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 69.3g N/A
Calcium 30mg 31mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g 37.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g 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 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 Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.