Potato salad vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato salad and cocktail sauce
- Cocktail sauce has less vitamin B5, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Potato salad covers your daily cholesterol needs 23% more than cocktail sauce.
- Cocktail sauce has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +685.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +681% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 983mg | 20% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 1.05g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.068mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.08mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 28.22g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.021mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 2.68g | 1.36g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.83mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 309mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11.6mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 124kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.111mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.83g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.