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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 of 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.
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +190%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +264.3%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +215.7%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +193.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +190%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +264.3%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +215.7%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +510.5%
Contains more Carbs +107.3%
Contains more Fats +965.6%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +196.4%
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 Protein +510.5%
Contains more Carbs +107.3%
Contains more Fats +965.6%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +196.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1938.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1540.5%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1938.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1540.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9855.6%
Contains more Glucose +4125%
Contains more Fructose +4700%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9855.6%
Contains more Glucose +4125%
Contains more Fructose +4700%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 12.99g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 0.95g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 9.91g Coleslaw
Carbs 30.86g 14.89g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 153kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 0.56g 12.19g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 7mg 30mg Coleslaw
Iron 0.5mg 0.22mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 20mg Spaghetti
Potassium 44mg 129mg Coleslaw
Sodium 1mg 203mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.14mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.015mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.102mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.026mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.112mg Coleslaw
Folate 7µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 0µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 0.037g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 1.599g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Coleslaw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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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