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French fries vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between french fries and coleslaw

  • French fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin E, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily vitamin K needs 50% more than french fries.
  • French fries contain 15 times more vitamin B3 than coleslaw. While french fries contain 3.004mg of vitamin B3, coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.
  • The glycemic index of coleslaw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 +337.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.8%
Contains more IronIron +268.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +726.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +525%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
~equal in Sodium ~203mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 EVitamin E +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +533%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +261.1%
Contains more FatsFats +48.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +178.3%
Contains more OtherOther +122.9%
Contains more WaterWater +90.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 +123.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.348g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Coleslaw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 French fries Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 11.2µg 70.9µg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.112mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.206mg 17%
Phosphorus 125mg 20mg 15%
Potassium 579mg 129mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.026mg 12%
Copper 0.124mg 0.015mg 12%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 14.6mg 11%
Carbs 41.44g 14.89g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 2.671g 8%
Folate 30µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.54mg 8%
Calories 312kcal 153kcal 8%
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Fats 14.73g 9.91g 7%
Iron 0.81mg 0.22mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.246mg 7%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.102mg 6%
Magnesium 35mg 8mg 6%
Protein 3.43g 0.95g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.336g 1.599g 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.14mg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.02mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 30mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 12.19g N/A
Sodium 210mg 203mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g 0.037g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 5.348g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.89g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.737g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.