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Potato salad vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Butter different?

  • Potato salad is higher in Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 245% higher.
  • Butter has less Sodium.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Butter, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +958.3%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +637.5%
Contains more Manganese +2425%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Iron +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +958.3%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +637.5%
Contains more Manganese +2425%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%

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.
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Butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2019%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4600%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2019%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4600%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Carbs +18516.7%
Contains more Water +323.6%
Contains more Other +4775%
Contains more Fats +889.1%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Carbs +18516.7%
Contains more Water +323.6%
Contains more Other +4775%
Contains more Fats +889.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +844.8%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +844.8%

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 Butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Butter Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0.06g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0.85g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 11.17g 0.06g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 24mg Butter
Iron 0.65mg 0.02mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 2mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 24mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 24mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.31mg 0.09mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.016mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.004mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.005mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.034mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.11mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.003mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 3µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.012mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.038mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.051mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.083mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.067mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.021mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.041mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.057mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.023mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 215mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 50.489g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 3.01g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Butter
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
14%
Potato salad
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.