Oats vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between oats and potato salad
- Potato salad has less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
- Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 209% more.
- Oats have 13 times more zinc than potato salad. Oats have 3.97mg of zinc, while potato salad has 0.31mg.
- Oats are lower in sodium.
- Oats have a higher glycemic index than potato salad.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oats and Potato salad, home-prepared.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +1080% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +626.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +430.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1180.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +905.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4767.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +890.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +530.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +493.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +824.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 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 | -14.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 4.916mg | 0.101mg | 209% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 52mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.077mg | 57% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 0.118mg | 56% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.65mg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 15mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 1.3g | 37% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 0.31mg | 33% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 2.68g | 28% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 11.17g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.534mg | 16% |
| Folate | 56µg | 7µg | 12% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 143kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 3.737g | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 254mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 8.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 1.429g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 2.48g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
30%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.