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McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Coleslaw

  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Coleslaw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 35% more than Coleslaw.
  • Coleslaw has 20 times less Vitamin B3 than McDonald's Cheeseburger. McDonald's Cheeseburger has 4.026mg of Vitamin B3, while Coleslaw has 0.206mg.
  • Coleslaw contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger 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 +456.7%
Contains more Iron +968.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +55%
Contains more Zinc +1264.3%
Contains more Copper +546.7%
Contains more Manganese +125.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +456.7%
Contains more Iron +968.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +55%
Contains more Zinc +1264.3%
Contains more Copper +546.7%
Contains more Manganese +125.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%

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 A +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +757.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1854.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +2333.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
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 A +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +757.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1854.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +2333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1265.3%
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +192.8%
Contains more Water +63.2%
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 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 +1265.3%
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +192.8%
Contains more Water +63.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1406.5%
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1406.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +18.9%
Contains more Fructose +79.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3633.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 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 Glucose +18.9%
Contains more Fructose +79.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3633.3%
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.
McDonald's Cheeseburger Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Cheeseburger Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 26.71g 12.99g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 12.97g 0.95g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 11.79g 9.91g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 27.81g 14.89g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calories 263kcal 153kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fructose 2.59g 1.44g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g 12.19g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fiber 1.1g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 167mg 30mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.35mg 0.22mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 8mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 140mg 20mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 200mg 129mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 626mg 203mg Coleslaw
Zinc 1.91mg 0.14mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.097mg 0.015mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.23mg 0.102mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 243IU 95IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 0.6mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.02mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.206mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Folate 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.01µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Cholesterol 35mg 4mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.647g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 4.435g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 2.671g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Cheeseburger 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
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.836g)
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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.