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Ground beef vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ground beef and coleslaw

  • Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, coleslaw has more vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% more.
  • Ground beef has 42 times more zinc than coleslaw. Ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, while coleslaw has 0.14mg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Coleslaw has a higher glycemic index than ground beef.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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 +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.8%
Contains more IronIron +931.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +426.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4071.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1033.3%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +755%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1854.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2344.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +2412.6%
Contains more FatsFats +55.1%
Contains more OtherOther +188%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 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 +174.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1210.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef 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 Ground beef Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.01µg 103%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 70.9µg 57%
Zinc 5.84mg 0.14mg 52%
Protein 23.87g 0.95g 46%
Selenium 19.1µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 5.348g 33%
Cholesterol 88mg 4mg 28%
Iron 2.27mg 0.22mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.206mg 24%
Phosphorus 166mg 20mg 21%
Saturated fat 6.073g 1.599g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.112mg 15%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 2.671g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.02mg 12%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Fats 15.37g 9.91g 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.015mg 7%
Sodium 73mg 203mg 6%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.246mg 5%
Calories 241kcal 153kcal 4%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.102mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 28µg 3%
Potassium 241mg 129mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.026mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 8mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 12.99g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 33mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 0g 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 1.173g 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 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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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.474g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.