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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% 11% 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% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.3%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Cholesterol 68mg 4mg 21%
Sodium 529mg 203mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 5.348g 11%
Copper 0.118mg 0.015mg 11%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.246mg 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 14.6mg 5%
Iron 0.65mg 0.22mg 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.026mg 4%
Potassium 254mg 129mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.206mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg 3%
Protein 2.68g 0.95g 3%
Fats 8.2g 9.91g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.112mg 2%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.14mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g 2%
Saturated fat 1.429g 1.599g 1%
Calories 143kcal 153kcal 1%
Calcium 19mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 11.17g 14.89g 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Vitamin A 32µg 28µg 0%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.102mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 2.671g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 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
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
13%
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.