Calories in Coleslaw
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Coleslaw contains 117 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (220 g) provides about 257 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for coleslaw, non-lettuce salads on FoodFactly (122 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 117 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 9 mg | 3% |
| Sodium C | 280 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 7.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0.94 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 79 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 26.9 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.85 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 54.3 µg | 45% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.055 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 33 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline C | 11.2 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.14 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 32 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 172 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.011 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 1.3 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 61%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Sugars7.4 gin the top quarter of coleslaw, non-lettuce salads (median 5 g)
- Fat8 gbelow the median for coleslaw, non-lettuce salads (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gbelow the median for coleslaw, non-lettuce salads (median 1.4 g)
- Sodium280 mgin the top quarter of coleslaw, non-lettuce salads (median 222 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.84 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.32 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.58 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 747 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 53 µg |
| Retinol C | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 323 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 79.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 33 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Coleslaw
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleslaw, fast food / restaurant | 159 | 0.88 g | 12.4 g | 11.8 g |
| Coleslaw, with fruit | 113 | 0.91 g | 13.6 g | 6.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli slaw salad | 123 | 2 g | 10.4 g | 8.1 g |
| Tomato and cucumber salad made with tomato, cucumber, oil, and vinegar | 122 | 0.52 g | 6.4 g | 10.2 g |
| Cucumber salad, made with Italian dressing | 120 | 0.46 g | 6.2 g | 10 g |
| Potato salad with egg, made with mayonnaise | 157 | 2 g | 16.2 g | 9.4 g |
| Vegetable curry | 86 | 1.6 g | 8.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Tomatoes, scalloped | 110 | 2.7 g | 14.1 g | 5 g |
| Corn pudding, home prepared | 131 | 4.4 g | 17 g | 5 g |
| Corn, scalloped or pudding | 116 | 4.5 g | 15 g | 5.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in coleslaw?
100 g of coleslaw has 117 kcal. 1 cup (220 g): about 257 kcal. Guideline amount per sandwich (55 g): about 64 kcal. 1 single serving container (150 g): about 176 kcal.
How much protein is in coleslaw?
Coleslaw contains 0.94 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 cup (220 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in coleslaw?
Coleslaw has 10.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 7.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in coleslaw?
Coleslaw contains 8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does coleslaw contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (45% DV) and Vitamin C (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in coleslaw?
100 g contains 280 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709815. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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