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Potato salad vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato salad and Coleslaw

  • Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Coleslaw has more Vitamin C.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 21% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 8 times less Copper than Potato salad. Potato salad contains 0.118mg of Copper, while Coleslaw contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Coleslaw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.9%
Contains more IronIron +195.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +686.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.102mg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 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 AVitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +46%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +182.1%
Contains more OtherOther +134.9%
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
~equal in Water ~73.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.671g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 143kcal 153kcal Coleslaw
Protein 2.68g 0.95g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 9.91g Coleslaw
Vitamin C 10mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 9.87g 12.99g Coleslaw
Carbs 11.17g 14.89g Coleslaw
Cholesterol 68mg 4mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 30mg Coleslaw
Potassium 254mg 129mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.22mg Potato salad
Sugar 12.19g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Coleslaw
Copper 0.118mg 0.015mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 0.14mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 20mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 203mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 157IU 95IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 32µg 28µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.101mg 0.102mg Coleslaw
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.026mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.206mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.246mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.112mg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 7µg Potato salad
Trans Fat 0.037g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 1.599g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 5.348g Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
12%
Potato salad
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.