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Egg vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggs and coleslaw?

  • Eggs are richer in copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin A, while coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 221% higher.
  • Coleslaw has 111 times less vitamin B12 than eggs. Eggs have 1.11µg of vitamin B12, while coleslaw has 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Coleslaw has a higher glycemic index (39) than eggs (0).

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Fast foods, coleslaw types in this comparison.

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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.
Egg
Egg
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +440.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +760%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +292.3%
~equal in Potassium ~129mg

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.
Egg
Egg
9
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +432.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2465%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11000%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23533.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.112mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
4
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1224.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1229.5%
~equal in Fats ~9.91g
~equal in Water ~73.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Coleslaw DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.015mg 221%
Cholesterol 373mg 4mg 123%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 70.9µg 59%
Selenium 30.8µg 56%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.01µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.02mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 5.348g 26%
Protein 12.58g 0.95g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.246mg 23%
Phosphorus 172mg 20mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Vitamin A 149µg 28µg 13%
Iron 1.19mg 0.22mg 12%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Folate 44µg 11%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.14mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Saturated fat 3.267g 1.599g 8%
Carbs 1.12g 14.89g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 2.671g 4%
Sodium 124mg 203mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.54mg 3%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.102mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.026mg 3%
Calcium 50mg 30mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.206mg 1%
Fats 10.61g 9.91g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.112mg 1%
Calories 155kcal 153kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 12.99g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 8mg 0%
Potassium 126mg 129mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Coleslaw
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
53%
Egg
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.668g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients
  2. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.