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Potato salad vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato salad and Chinook salmon

  • Potato salad contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium than Chinook salmon.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 120% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 9 times less Sodium than Potato salad. Potato salad has 529mg of Sodium, while Chinook salmon has 60mg.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Potato salad
Potato salad
2
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8
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Copper +122.6%
Contains more Manganese +431.6%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +713.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +613.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +1041.5%
Potato salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Copper +122.6%
Contains more Manganese +431.6%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +713.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +613.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +1041.5%

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.
Potato salad
Potato salad
3
:
7
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin C +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1028.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Potato salad
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%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1028.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato salad
Potato salad
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Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +859.7%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Potato salad
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +859.7%
Contains more Fats +63.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato salad
Potato salad
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Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.5%
Potato salad
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 8.2g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 11.17g 0g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.65mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 15mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 52mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 254mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 529mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.31mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.118mg 0.053mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.019mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 157IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 10mg 4.1mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.044mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 7µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.116mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.141mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.202mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.171mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.066mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.172mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.062mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 68mg 85mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 3.214g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 2.662g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Chinook salmon
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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.