Is Coleslaw a Carb or Protein? An In-Depth Nutritional Look
                                
                                
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                                Typically associated with picnics and barbecues, a standard creamy coleslaw is primarily a carbohydrate-rich food, not a protein source. While its base of cabbage and carrots is low in calories, the conventional dressing, which is often mayonnaise-based and sweetened with sugar, drastically alters its nutritional profile towards being high in carbs and fat.