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

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A recap on differences between McDonald's hamburger and Coleslaw

  • McDonald's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin C.
  • McDonald's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 34% more than Coleslaw.
  • McDonald's hamburger contains 22 times more Vitamin B3 than Coleslaw. While McDonald's hamburger contains 4.544mg of Vitamin B3, Coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coleslaw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
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 +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +323.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.8%
Contains more IronIron +1204.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +540%
Contains more ZincZinc +1292.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%

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 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
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% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1095%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 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 +1260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.4%
Contains more OtherOther +162.7%
Contains more WaterWater +64.9%
~equal in Fats ~9.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 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 +41.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 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 GlucoseGlucose +24.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +129.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
McDonald's hamburger Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 264kcal 153kcal McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 0.95g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 9.91g McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 28.98g 12.99g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 14.89g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 27mg 4mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 21mg 8mg McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 127mg 30mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 129mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 0.22mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 12.19g McDonald's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Coleslaw
Copper 0.096mg 0.015mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 0.14mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 107mg 20mg McDonald's hamburger
Sodium 494mg 203mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 55IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.322mg 0.102mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.026mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.02mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 0.206mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.01µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 3.504g 1.599g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 2.671g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 5.348g Coleslaw
Fructose 3.3g 1.44g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's hamburger 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
28%
McDonald's hamburger
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.905g)
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.