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Coleslaw vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coleslaw and wheat

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin C; however, wheat is higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Wheat covers your daily need for manganese, 127% more than coleslaw.
  • The glycemic index of wheat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, coleslaw and Wheat, durum.

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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%
Wheat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.1%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +3586.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2871.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2440%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2852.9%

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% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1511.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +274.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +301.2%
Contains more WaterWater +571.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +377.7%
Contains more OtherOther +114.5%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +676.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +446.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 89.4µg 163%
Manganese 0.102mg 3.012mg 127%
Phosphorus 20mg 508mg 70%
Copper 0.015mg 0.553mg 60%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 6.738mg 41%
Iron 0.22mg 3.52mg 41%
Zinc 0.14mg 4.16mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.419mg 33%
Magnesium 8mg 144mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.978g 29%
Protein 0.95g 13.68g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.419mg 24%
Carbs 14.89g 71.13g 19%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.935mg 14%
Folate 43µg 11%
Fats 9.91g 2.47g 11%
Calories 153kcal 339kcal 9%
Potassium 129mg 431mg 9%
Sodium 203mg 2mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.121mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 0.344g 6%
Saturated fat 1.599g 0.454g 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 71.13g N/A
Calcium 30mg 34mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Wheat
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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.145g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.