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Cheesecake vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheesecake and Potato salad

  • Cheesecake has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 Calcium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains more Copper +490%
Equal in Iron - 0.65
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains more Copper +490%
Equal in Iron - 0.65

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 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 A +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Fats +174.4%
Contains more Carbs +128.3%
Contains more Water +66.7%
Contains more Other +116.7%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 Protein +105.2%
Contains more Fats +174.4%
Contains more Carbs +128.3%
Contains more Water +66.7%
Contains more Other +116.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 9.87g Cheesecake
Protein 5.5g 2.68g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 8.2g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 11.17g Cheesecake
Calories 321kcal 143kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g Potato salad
Fiber 0.4g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 51mg 19mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 93mg 52mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 438mg 529mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.31mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.14mg 0.101mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg 4.1µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 157IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 32µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.06mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.534mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 18µg 7µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.042mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg 0.116mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.141mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.202mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.171mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.066mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.135mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg 0.172mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.062mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 68mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 2.48g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.737g Potato salad

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Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.