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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 from Coleslaw is 57% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains less Sodium.

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.
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Wafer
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Iron +1722.7%
Contains more Magnesium +562.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +560%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains more Zinc +678.6%
Contains more Copper +2986.7%
Contains more Manganese +582.4%
Equal in Calcium - 31
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 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Iron +1722.7%
Contains more Magnesium +562.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +560%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains more Zinc +678.6%
Contains more Copper +2986.7%
Contains more Manganese +582.4%
Equal in Calcium - 31

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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Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2854.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1287.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
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 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2854.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1287.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wafer
Contains more Water +1531.6%
Contains more Protein +594.7%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Carbs +388.2%
Contains more Other +141%
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
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 Water +1531.6%
Contains more Protein +594.7%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Carbs +388.2%
Contains more Other +141%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wafer
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 12.99g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 0.95g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 9.91g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 14.89g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 153kcal 433kcal Wafer
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 12.19g 37.43g Coleslaw
Fiber 1.9g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 30mg 31mg Wafer
Iron 0.22mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 8mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 20mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 129mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 203mg 580mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.14mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.015mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.102mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 95IU 10IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 3µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.051mg Coleslaw
Folate 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 70.9µg 2.4µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 4mg 2mg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.037g Wafer
Saturated Fat 1.599g 4.241g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.003g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 4.153g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Wafer
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Coleslaw
22%
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.