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Spaghetti vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spaghetti and coleslaw different?

  • Spaghetti is richer in manganese, copper, and phosphorus, while coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 59% more than spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti contains 7 times more copper than coleslaw. Spaghetti contains 0.1mg of copper, while coleslaw contains 0.015mg.
  • Spaghetti is lower in saturated fat.

Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Fast foods, coleslaw types were used 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 +125%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.2%

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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.02mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +510.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.3%
Contains more FatsFats +965.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +196.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 -89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1938.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1540.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9855.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4125%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4700%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Spaghetti Coleslaw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 70.9µg 59%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 5.348g 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Fats 0.93g 9.91g 14%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Protein 5.8g 0.95g 10%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.102mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.015mg 9%
Sodium 1mg 203mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.176g 1.599g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 2.671g 6%
Phosphorus 58mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.112mg 5%
Carbs 30.86g 14.89g 5%
Iron 0.5mg 0.22mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 129mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.246mg 3%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.14mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Calcium 7mg 30mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Fructose 0.03g 1.44g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.206mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Calories 158kcal 153kcal 0%
Net carbs 29.06g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 12.19g N/A
Fiber 1.8g 1.9g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.423g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.

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