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Potato salad vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato salad and Salisbury steak

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Salisbury steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Salisbury steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 17% more than Potato salad.
  • Salisbury steak has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Copper +42.2%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Manganese +72.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
Equal in Sodium - 509
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Copper +42.2%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Manganese +72.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
Equal in Sodium - 509

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3040%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.131
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3040%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Contains more Protein +160.4%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Equal in Water - 74.19
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Contains more Protein +160.4%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Equal in Water - 74.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.5%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad Salisbury steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Salisbury steak Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 5.78g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 6.98g Salisbury steak
Fats 8.2g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Carbs 11.17g 6.78g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 149kcal Salisbury steak
Starch 2.53g Salisbury steak
Sugar 0.26g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 47mg Salisbury steak
Iron 0.65mg 0.95mg Salisbury steak
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Salisbury steak
Phosphorus 52mg 127mg Salisbury steak
Potassium 254mg 144mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 509mg Salisbury steak
Zinc 0.31mg 0.75mg Salisbury steak
Copper 0.118mg 0.083mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.174mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 4.1µg 7.5µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin A 157IU 5IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 2µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.23mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Salisbury steak
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.059mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.118mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.32mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.203mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.131mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 13µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.41µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 1.7µg Salisbury steak
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 33mg Salisbury steak
Trans Fat 0.284g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 3.982g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Salisbury steak
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.483g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Salisbury steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
15%
Salisbury steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
31%
Salisbury steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.553g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/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.