Potato salad vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Potato salad and Carrot different?
- Potato salad is richer in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber.
- Carrot covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 89% more than Potato salad.
Potato salad, home-prepared and Carrots, raw types were 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.
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Iron
+116.7%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+48.6%
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Zinc
+29.2%
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Copper
+162.2%
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Selenium
+4000%
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Calcium
+73.7%
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Potassium
+26%
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Sodium
-87%
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Manganese
+41.6%
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Iron
+116.7%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+48.6%
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Zinc
+29.2%
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Copper
+162.2%
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Selenium
+4000%
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Calcium
+73.7%
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Potassium
+26%
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-87%
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Manganese
+41.6%
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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Vitamin C
+69.5%
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Vitamin B1
+16.7%
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Vitamin B5
+95.6%
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Vitamin A
+10540.8%
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Vitamin B3
+10.4%
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Folate
+171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.138
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Vitamin C
+69.5%
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Vitamin B1
+16.7%
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Vitamin B5
+95.6%
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Vitamin A
+10540.8%
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Vitamin B3
+10.4%
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Folate
+171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.138
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+188.2%
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Fats
+3316.7%
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Carbs
+16.6%
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+103.1%
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Water
+16.2%
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
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1.95 g
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0.93 g
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0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
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Protein
+188.2%
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Fats
+3316.7%
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Carbs
+16.6%
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+103.1%
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Water
+16.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17614.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3094%
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Saturated Fat
-97.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
Saturated Fat:
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.117 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17614.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3094%
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Saturated Fat
-97.4%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 6.78g |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 0.93g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 0.24g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 9.58g |
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| Calories | 143kcal | 41kcal |
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| Starch | 1.43g |
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| Fructose | 0.55g |
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| Sugar | 4.74g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.8g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 320mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 69mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.045mg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.143mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 16706IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 835µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 5.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.138mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.102mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.069mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.04mg |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.117g |
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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
14%
98%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.