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Potato salad vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato salad and Corn nuts

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Corn nuts are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Corn nuts covers your daily Phosphorus needs 33% more than Potato salad.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +626.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more IronIron +161.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +382.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +4650%
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.8%
Contains more FatsFats +74.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +541.9%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +196.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Corn nuts Opinion
Calories 143kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 2.68g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 8.2g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 10mg 0.4mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 11.17g 71.7g Corn nuts
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 15mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 19mg 17mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 286mg Corn nuts
Iron 0.65mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Fiber 1.3g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.118mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Zinc 0.31mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 52mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 529mg 600mg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 32µg 17µg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.507mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.374mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 7µg 0µg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 2.58g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 3.22g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Corn nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Potato salad
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.151g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.