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English muffin vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffins and coleslaw?

  • English muffins are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron, while coleslaw is higher in vitamin C.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 16% higher.
  • Coleslaw has 9 times less copper than English muffins. English muffins have 0.129mg of copper, while coleslaw has 0.015mg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in sodium.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than coleslaw (39).

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +304.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +565%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
~equal in Potassium ~129mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +596.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +710.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.9%
Contains more OtherOther +189.2%
Contains more FatsFats +450.6%
Contains more WaterWater +74.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +784.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +502.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 5.348g 30%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 14.6mg 16%
Phosphorus 133mg 20mg 16%
Protein 7.7g 0.95g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.026mg 13%
Copper 0.129mg 0.015mg 13%
Fats 1.8g 9.91g 12%
Sodium 464mg 203mg 11%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.102mg 11%
Carbs 46g 14.89g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.02mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.206mg 9%
Folate 37µg 9%
Iron 0.89mg 0.22mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 2.671g 6%
Saturated fat 0.259g 1.599g 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.112mg 5%
Calories 235kcal 153kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.246mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 8mg 3%
Fiber 2.7g 1.9g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Calcium 52mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.01µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 12.99g N/A
Potassium 131mg 129mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.