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Taco salad vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco salad and Coleslaw

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Coleslaw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily Vitamin C needs 14% more than Taco salad.
  • Coleslaw has 32 times less Vitamin B12 than Taco salad. Taco salad has 0.32µg of Vitamin B12, while Coleslaw has 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad 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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
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 +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +422.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +653.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +871.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%

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 6% 18% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
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 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +501.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +711.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.112mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 +603.2%
Contains more OtherOther +92.8%
Contains more FatsFats +32.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25%
~equal in Water ~73.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 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 -53.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +505.7%
~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.
Taco salad Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 141kcal 153kcal Coleslaw
Protein 6.68g 0.95g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 9.91g Coleslaw
Vitamin C 1.8mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 11.91g 12.99g Coleslaw
Carbs 11.91g 14.89g Coleslaw
Cholesterol 22mg 4mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 26mg 8mg Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 30mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 129mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.22mg Taco salad
Sugar 12.19g Taco salad
Fiber 1.9g Coleslaw
Copper 0.113mg 0.015mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.14mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 20mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 203mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 297IU 95IU Taco salad
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.167mg 0.102mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.026mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.02mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.206mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.246mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.01µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 42µg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.037g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 1.599g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 5.348g Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco 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
Taco 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
19%
Taco salad
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.847g)
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. 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.