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Coleslaw vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coleslaw and wendy's chicken sandwich

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K and vitamin C, while wendy's chicken sandwich has more vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B12, and copper.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 50% higher.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 49 times less vitamin C than coleslaw. Coleslaw contains 14.6mg of vitamin C, while wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.3mg.
  • The amount of sodium in coleslaw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich.

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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 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains more IronIron +581.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +705%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.5%

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +562.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1034.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1501.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1350.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.7%
Contains more OtherOther +96.4%

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
21% 38% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.618 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.086 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.618g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.921g

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
88% 5% 6%
Starch: 16.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.87 g
Fructose: 1.14 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +94.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +26.3%
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 Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Wendy's chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 10.7µg 50%
Selenium 24.4µg 44%
Protein 0.95g 13.78g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.295mg 22%
Phosphorus 20mg 161mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 3.3mg 19%
Iron 0.22mg 1.5mg 16%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.3mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 3.086g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.33µg 13%
Copper 0.015mg 0.135mg 13%
Cholesterol 4mg 31mg 9%
Sodium 203mg 401mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.13mg 8%
Starch 16.1g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.189mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.526mg 6%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.23mg 6%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.61mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 24mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Calories 153kcal 214kcal 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 3%
Potassium 129mg 228mg 3%
Fats 9.91g 8.1g 3%
Fiber 1.9g 1.3g 2%
Carbs 14.89g 21.55g 2%
Calcium 30mg 23mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 2.921g 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 20.25g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g 0.514g N/A
Saturated fat 1.599g 1.618g 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0%
Leucine 0.93mg 0%
Lysine 0.83mg 0%
Methionine 0.29mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.59mg 0%
Histidine 0.38mg 0%
Fructose 1.44g 1.14g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.233g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 2.705g N/A

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Coleslaw Wendy's chicken sandwich
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
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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