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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 for 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.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.7%
Contains more IronIron +1290.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +706.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +570%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1715%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1346.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +1638.9%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.6%
Contains more OtherOther +83.1%
Contains more WaterWater +90.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +81%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +21.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +57.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 4.9µg 70.9µg 55%
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.01µg 37%
Iron 3.06mg 0.22mg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.206mg 34%
Protein 16.52g 0.95g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.02mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 5.348g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.026mg 24%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.14mg 22%
Folate 80µg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Phosphorus 134mg 20mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.493g 1.599g 13%
Copper 0.121mg 0.015mg 12%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.102mg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 4mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.112mg 8%
Calories 297kcal 153kcal 7%
Carbs 31.5g 14.89g 6%
Sodium 331mg 203mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.246mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Magnesium 27mg 8mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 2.671g 5%
Fats 12.01g 9.91g 3%
Calcium 62mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin A 9µg 28µg 2%
Potassium 197mg 129mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.54mg 1%
Fructose 2.27g 1.44g 1%
Fiber 1.7g 1.9g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 12.99g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
23%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
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.

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