Corn cake vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between corn cake and potato salad
- Corn cake has more manganese, copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
- Corn cake covers your daily need for manganese, 75% more than potato salad.
- Corn cake has 8 times more magnesium than potato salad. While corn cake has 114mg of magnesium, potato salad has only 15mg.
- The glycemic index of corn cake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, corn cakes 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +660% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +255.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +545.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +201.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1697% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.8% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +224.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +478.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.1 g
Fats:
2.4 g
Carbs:
83.4 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +646.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +241.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1552.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.93 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +226.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +301.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.815mg | 0.101mg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.118mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 0.89mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 83.4g | 11.17g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 15mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 3.737g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 157mg | 52mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 0.31mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.077mg | 14% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 143kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 8.1g | 2.68g | 11% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 4.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.65mg | 9% |
| Fats | 2.4g | 8.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.534mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 1.429g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.76g | 2.48g | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 529mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.5g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 23.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.267mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.442mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.227mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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
22%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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.