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Potato wedges vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato wedges and Coleslaw?

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Coleslaw is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 18% more.
  • Potato wedges have 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Coleslaw. While Potato wedges have 1.54mg of Vitamin B3, Coleslaw has only 0.206mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato wedges are lower.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Fast foods, coleslaw types in this article.

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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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
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 +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.4%
Contains more IronIron +218.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 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 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +647.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +184.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.3%
Contains more OtherOther +56.6%
Contains more FatsFats +350.5%
~equal in Water ~73.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 -65.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5143.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 123kcal 153kcal Coleslaw
Protein 2.7g 0.95g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 9.91g Coleslaw
Vitamin C 11.2mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 23.5g 12.99g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 14.89g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 8mg Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 30mg Coleslaw
Potassium 394mg 129mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.22mg Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 12.19g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.9g Potato wedges
Copper 0.015mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.37mg 0.14mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 20mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 203mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.102mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.026mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.206mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.112mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0g 0.037g Potato wedges
Saturated Fat 0.55g 1.599g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 5.348g Coleslaw
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 wedges 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
14%
Potato wedges
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.