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Avocado vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Avocado and Potato salad

  • Avocado has more Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Potato salad has more Selenium.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% higher.
  • Potato salad contains 12 times less Folate than Avocado. Avocado contains 81µg of Folate, while Potato salad contains 7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Avocado is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.5%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +40.6%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.5%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +40.6%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

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 B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.3%
Contains more Folate +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157
Equal in Vitamin C - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.3%
Contains more Folate +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157
Equal in Vitamin C - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Equal in Water - 76
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.8%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 2g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 14.66g 8.2g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 160kcal 143kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Potato salad
Fiber 6.7g 1.3g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 0.55mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 52mg
Potassium 485mg 254mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 529mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.31mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.118mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.101mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 146IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 10mg
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.06mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.89mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.534mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.141mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.073mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.143mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.132mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.038mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.107mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.049mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 2.48g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 3.737g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Potato salad
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
35%
Avocado
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.697g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.