Coca-Cola vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Coca-Cola and potato salad
- Coca-Cola contains less copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, selenium, and iron than potato salad.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for potato salad is 23% higher.
- Coca-Cola is lower in sodium.
- Coca-Cola has a higher glycemic index than potato salad.
Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +850% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +490.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +420% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4950% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4000% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.737g | 25% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.001mg | 0.118mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 8.2g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.141mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.534mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 254mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.65mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.89mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.429g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.07g | 2.68g | 5% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 143kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 11.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.56g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.97g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.07 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
90.31 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3728.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4775% |
