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Potato salad vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato salad and Beef sticks

  • Potato salad contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 than Beef sticks.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 97% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Potato salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.9%
Contains more IronIron +423.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +680.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.2%
~equal in Potassium ~257mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.9%
Contains more WaterWater +297.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +702.2%
Contains more FatsFats +504.9%
Contains more OtherOther +125.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +725.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Beef sticks Opinion
Calories 143kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Protein 2.68g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 8.2g 49.6g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 10mg 6.8mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 5.4g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 5.4g Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 133mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Beef sticks
Calcium 19mg 68mg Beef sticks
Potassium 254mg 257mg Beef sticks
Iron 0.65mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Fiber 1.3g Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Zinc 0.31mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 52mg 180mg Beef sticks
Sodium 529mg 1531mg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 32µg 13µg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.086mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.328mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Folate 7µg 0µg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 20.8g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 4.42g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.116mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.202mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.171mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.066mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.172mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.062mg 0.53mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Beef sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Potato salad
35%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.