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Potato salad vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Nougat

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Nougat is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Potato salad covers your daily Cholesterol needs 23% more than Nougat.
  • Nougat has 33 times less Vitamin C than Potato salad. Potato salad has 10mg of Vitamin C, while Nougat has 0.3mg.
  • Nougat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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 +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +201%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
Equal in Phosphorus - 55
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 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +201%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
Equal in Phosphorus - 55

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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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin A +15600%
Contains more Vitamin C +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
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 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15600%
Contains more Vitamin C +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +391%
Contains more Water +3434.9%
Contains more Other +323.9%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +727.1%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Fats +391%
Contains more Water +3434.9%
Contains more Other +323.9%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +727.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 2.68g 3.33g Nougat
Fats 8.2g 1.67g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 143kcal 398kcal Nougat
Sugar 44.97g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 3.3g Nougat
Calcium 19mg 32mg Nougat
Iron 0.65mg 0.59mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Nougat
Phosphorus 52mg 55mg Nougat
Potassium 254mg 105mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 33mg Nougat
Zinc 0.31mg 0.42mg Nougat
Copper 0.118mg 0.134mg Nougat
Manganese 0.101mg 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 4.1µg 2.6µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 1IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 10mg 0.3mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.013mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.478mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.02mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 5µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Nougat
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.429g 1.667g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Nougat
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
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.