Coleslaw is a type of salad typically eaten as a side dish. Made from various shredded or chopped vegetables, cole slaw comes in a wide range of styles that may or may not contain vitamin K. In general, cole slaws made with specific types of leafy vegetables or mayonnaise contain vitamin K, while others do not.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a vital nutrient people typically obtain both through their diet and from bacteria living in the intestines. The version of vitamin K people get through their diet, known as phylloquinone, or vitamin K1, comes from plants, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. This nutrient allows your body to better form blood clots as it is essential in the production of two key enzymes the body uses in the clotting process.
Cole Slaw
Cole slaw, sometimes referred to simply as slaw, is a type of salad made from shredded cabbage, carrots and other ingredients. There are a wide variety of cole slaw recipes, ranging from "wet" slaw that is often made with mayonnaise or salad dressing to dry slaw that does not have a dressing. The ingredients used to make cole slaw determine its nutritional content, but as its primary ingredients are vegetables, cole slaw typically has various vitamins and minerals in it, such as vitamins A and C, and sometimes vitamin K.
Ingredients
The key ingredients of some cole slaws that add to the vitamin K content include mayonnaise, spinach, green lettuce and kale. While cabbage contains high levels of vitamins C, and carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, they are not good sources of vitamin K. Cole slaws that are only made from cabbage and carrots and are not "wet" varieties will not have a high vitamin K content.
Vitamin Amounts
The amount of vitamin K in cole slaw differs, though some versions are a good source of the vitamin. For example, one commercial brand of cole slaw contains 60 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin K, according to the product's manufacturer. This 60-percent amount is based on a a 2,000-calorie diet, though individual caloric needs can differ. Cole slaws that are not made with mayonnaise or which do not contain leafy greens with vitamin K are typically not a good source of the nutrient.
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