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Potato salad vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato salad and Cheesecake

  • Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Cheesecake has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 25 times less Vitamin C than Potato salad. Potato salad contains 10mg of Vitamin C, while Cheesecake contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains more Copper +490%
Contains more Calcium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.63
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 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains more Copper +490%
Contains more Calcium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.63

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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Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571
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 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +66.7%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Fats +174.4%
Contains more Carbs +128.3%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +66.7%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Fats +174.4%
Contains more Carbs +128.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.1%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 25.1g Cheesecake
Protein 2.68g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 8.2g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 11.17g 25.5g Cheesecake
Calories 143kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.4g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.65mg 0.63mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 254mg 90mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 438mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.118mg 0.02mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 4.1µg 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 157IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 10mg 0.4mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.028mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.195mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.052mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 18µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.116mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.202mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.171mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.066mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.172mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.062mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 68mg 55mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 1.429g 9.921g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.602g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.