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Potato salad vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato salad and corned beef

  • Potato salad has more vitamin C, while corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in potato salad is lower.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.1%
Contains more IronIron +186.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1377.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%

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% 11% 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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2276.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +578%
Contains more FatsFats +131.5%
Contains more OtherOther +32.8%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +457.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +271.8%

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 Corned beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 4.1µg 32.8µg 52%
Zinc 0.31mg 4.58mg 39%
Protein 2.68g 18.17g 31%
Saturated fat 1.429g 6.34g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.67g 20%
Sodium 529mg 973mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 9.22g 17%
Fats 8.2g 18.98g 17%
Iron 0.65mg 1.86mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3.03mg 13%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Cholesterol 68mg 98mg 10%
Phosphorus 52mg 125mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.17mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.23mg 7%
Calories 143kcal 251kcal 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.026mg 4%
Copper 0.118mg 0.154mg 4%
Carbs 11.17g 0.47g 4%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.022mg 3%
Potassium 254mg 145mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.42mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Magnesium 15mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Calcium 19mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 0.47g N/A
Folate 7µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Corned beef
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
13%
Potato salad
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.