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Beer vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beer and Potato salad?

  • Potato salad is richer than Beer in Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beer is lower.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this article.

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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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Potato salad
Potato salad
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +840.7%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +2260%
Contains more Manganese +1162.5%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Potato salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +840.7%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +2260%
Contains more Manganese +1162.5%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%

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.
Beer
Beer
3
:
8
Potato salad
Potato salad
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Potato salad
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Potato salad
Potato salad
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Protein +482.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +214.6%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Potato salad
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 Water +21%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Protein +482.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +214.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 0.46g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 3.55g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 43kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 4mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 0.02mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 14mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 27mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 4mg 529mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.005mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.008mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 6µg 7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Tryptophan 0mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 1.429g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.