Side dishes
How many calories in Coleslaw?
Coleslaw has about 180 calories per 1/2 cup. This is a practical estimate for calorie tracking; the exact number changes with recipe, restaurant, oil, ghee, sauce, toppings, and serving size.
| Serving size | 1/2 cup |
|---|---|
| Gram reference | About 100g |
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 1g |
| Carbs | 15g |
| Fat | 13g |
What affects Coleslaw calories?
Coleslaw calories depend on mayo-based dressing, sugar, serving size, and whether it is vinegar-based instead.
Tracking tip: Describe creamy or vinegar slaw; the cabbage is not the main source of the estimate difference.
Also called: creamy slaw, cabbage slaw
Variables that can change the estimate
- mayo
- sugar
- dressing style
- portion
Preparation and serving variations
The reference above is one practical serving. The same food can change substantially with portion size, cooking method, toppings, and restaurant preparation.
| Variation | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Why it changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinegar slaw | 70 kcal | 1g | 13g | 1g | A vinegar dressing creates a much lighter reference. |
| Creamy restaurant slaw | 240 kcal | 1g | 17g | 19g | Mayo and sugar make the side denser. |
Common questions
How many calories are in Coleslaw?
Coleslaw has about 180 calories per 1/2 cup. The exact number can change with portion size, recipe, restaurant prep, oil, sauce, toppings, and sides.
What are the macros in Coleslaw?
A typical serving of coleslaw has about 1g protein, 15g carbs, and 13g fat per 1/2 cup.
How should I track Coleslaw accurately?
Describe creamy or vinegar slaw; the cabbage is not the main source of the estimate difference.
Track Coleslaw in Calofy AI
Calofy AI lets you log coleslaw by photo, voice, or text. Instead of searching a database and guessing the closest match, you can describe the actual plate and get a meal-specific calorie and macro estimate in seconds.
Track Coleslaw freeHow this estimate was built
Calofy AI calorie guides use practical serving-size estimates for everyday tracking. We keep the answer visible in text, include the macro table on the page, and mark up the same visible facts with structured data so search engines and AI answer systems can understand the page without relying on hidden content.
For packaged or weighed foods, use the nutrition label or weighed portion when available. For home-cooked and restaurant foods, use the estimate as a starting point and adjust for visible oil, butter, sauces, toppings, and portion size.
Generic food references are checked against public nutrition data where possible, including USDA FoodData Central. Mixed dishes and restaurant meals are presented as practical ranges because recipes and portions change. This page was reviewed on 2026-08-08.
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Last updated 2026-08-08. Nutrition values are estimates for general tracking and are not medical advice. Recipes and restaurant portions vary. Calofy AI is designed for practical daily consistency, not lab-grade measurement.