Potato salad vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato salad and cereal
- Potato salad has less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 518% more.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index than potato salad.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2351.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +682.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +136.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +285% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2443.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8066.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3228.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4145.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +659.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1910.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +677.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1115.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +955.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 6.288mg | 518% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 5.986mg | 450% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 34.06mg | 418% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 3.87mg | 293% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 29.62mg | 180% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 814µg | 87% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 7.6mg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 38.5mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.79mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 86.85g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.354g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 529mg | 795mg | 12% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 378kcal | 12% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 1.08g | 11% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 6.06g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.226mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.204g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.26g | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 6.3µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 77mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
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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
13%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.169g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)