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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.
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Iron +581.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +705%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +335.7%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +125.5%
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 7% 57% 18% 69% 21% 53% 17% 45% 30% 134%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Iron +581.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +705%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +335.7%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +562.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1034.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1501.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3200%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 0% 42% 27%
Contains more Vitamin C +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +562.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1034.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1501.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +1350.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +96.4%
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 Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +1350.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +96.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.618
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.921
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.086 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.618
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.921

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +94.3%
Contains more Fructose +26.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +94.3%
Contains more Fructose +26.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 12.99g 20.25g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Protein 0.95g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 9.91g 8.1g Coleslaw
Carbs 14.89g 21.55g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Calories 153kcal 214kcal Wendy's chicken sandwich
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.44g 1.14g Coleslaw
Sugar 12.19g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.9g 1.3g Coleslaw
Calcium 30mg 23mg Coleslaw
Iron 0.22mg 1.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 20mg 161mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Potassium 129mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 203mg 401mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.14mg 0.61mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Copper 0.015mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.102mg 0.23mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.3mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.13mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 3.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.33µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 70.9µg 10.7µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 4mg 31mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.514g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 1.599g 1.618g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 2.921g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 3.086g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 2.705g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.233g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Coleslaw Wendy's chicken sandwich
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
26%
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 contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.