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Egg vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Egg and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE than Egg.
  • Egg covers your daily need of Copper 209% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 +163.2%
Contains more Iron +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +238.7%
Contains more Copper +1594.9%
Contains more Selenium +651.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +288.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +163.2%
Contains more Iron +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +238.7%
Contains more Copper +1594.9%
Contains more Selenium +651.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +288.5%

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.
Egg
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Contains more Vitamin A +231.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +755%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.8%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 +231.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +755%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.8%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +369.4%
Contains more Fats +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +897.3%
Contains more Other +82.2%
Equal in Water - 76
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +369.4%
Contains more Fats +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +897.3%
Contains more Other +82.2%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.3%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 12.58g 2.68g Egg
Fats 10.61g 8.2g Egg
Carbs 1.12g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 155kcal 143kcal Egg
Sugar 1.12g Potato salad
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 50mg 19mg Egg
Iron 1.19mg 0.65mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 172mg 52mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 124mg 529mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 0.31mg Egg
Copper 2mg 0.118mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 30.8µg 4.1µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 157IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 32µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.06mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.534mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 44µg 7µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.042mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.116mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.141mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.202mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.171mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.066mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.135mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.172mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.062mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 68mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 3.267g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 2.48g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.