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Coleslaw vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coleslaw and wheat gluten different?

  • Coleslaw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; however, wheat gluten is richer in iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for wheat gluten is 62% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has less sodium.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index (39) than wheat gluten (64).

Fast foods, coleslaw and Vital wheat gluten are the varieties used in this article.

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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 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +373.3%
Contains more IronIron +2263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1113.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +435.7%
Contains more WaterWater +795.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7811.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.5%
~equal in Carbs ~13.79g

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
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1612.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +560.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%

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 gluten
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Wheat gluten DV% diff.
Protein 0.95g 75.16g 148%
Selenium 39.7µg 72%
Iron 0.22mg 5.2mg 62%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 0µg 59%
Phosphorus 20mg 260mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.81g 30%
Copper 0.015mg 0.182mg 19%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Fats 9.91g 1.85g 12%
Calories 153kcal 370kcal 11%
Calcium 30mg 142mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0mg 9%
Sodium 203mg 29mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.599g 0.272g 6%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.85mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 0.156g 6%
Fiber 1.9g 0.6g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.102mg 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 129mg 100mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 14.89g 13.79g 0%
Net carbs 12.99g 13.19g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.