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Potato salad vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato salad and Chicken meat

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 47% more than Potato salad.
  • Chicken meat has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Manganese +405%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +525.8%
Contains more Selenium +482.9%
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 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Manganese +405%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +525.8%
Contains more Selenium +482.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 161
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 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 161

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +918.7%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +918.7%
Contains more Fats +65.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.3%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 8.2g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 11.17g 0g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 15mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 52mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 254mg 223mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 0.31mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.118mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.02mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 157IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.063mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 7µg 5µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.116mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.141mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.202mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.171mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.066mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.172mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.062mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 68mg 88mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 3.79g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 2.97g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.