Milk vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between milk and potato salad?
- Milk is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, yet potato salad is richer in copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for sodium is 21% higher.
- Milk contains less sodium.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.
We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +557.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2066.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1080% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.2% |
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 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +285% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +857% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +281.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +745.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 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 | -55.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +795.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10577.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 3.737g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 68mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 529mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.118mg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 8.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 19mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.65mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 143kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 1.429g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 150mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.534mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 11.17g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 2.68g | 1% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 4.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.