Potato salad vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato salad and chocolate milk?
- Potato salad is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and copper, yet chocolate milk is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for sodium is 20% higher.
- Potato salad has 11 times more vitamin C than chocolate milk. Potato salad has 10mg of vitamin C, while chocolate milk has 0.9mg.
- Chocolate milk contains less sodium.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +489.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +612% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +141.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~10.34g
~equal in
Water
~82.3g
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
2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2913.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.124g | 24% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 60mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 12mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 112mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 101mg | 7% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 3.39g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 51IU | 6% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.065mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.125mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.295mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 1.9µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.99g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 2.104g | 3% |
| Choline | 17mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 83kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 167mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 3.17g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 10.34g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.54g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 1mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.675g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
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.