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Fast food vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fast food and Coleslaw

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Coleslaw is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coleslaw is 55% higher.
  • Fast food contains 89 times more Vitamin B12 than Coleslaw. Fast food contains 0.89µg of Vitamin B12, while Coleslaw contains 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 +106.7%
Contains more Iron +1290.9%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +570%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +706.7%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +1290.9%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +570%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +706.7%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1715%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin A +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1346.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1715%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin A +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1346.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1638.9%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +111.6%
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Water +90.9%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 Protein +1638.9%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +111.6%
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Water +90.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.3%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +21.3%
Contains more Fructose +57.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +21.3%
Contains more Fructose +57.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 12.99g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 0.95g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 9.91g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 14.89g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 153kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.44g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 12.19g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 62mg 30mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 0.22mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 20mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 129mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 203mg Coleslaw
Zinc 2.52mg 0.14mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.015mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.102mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.026mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.02mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.206mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.246mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.112mg Fast food
Folate 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.01µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 4mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 4.493g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 2.671g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.006g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fast food Coleslaw
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
46%
Fast food
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.894g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.