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Potato salad vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato salad and cream pie

  • Potato salad has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, cream pie has more iron and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream pie is 55% higher.
  • Cream pie is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.4%
Contains more IronIron +129.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.118mg

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% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +605%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +124.1%
Contains more OtherOther +80.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.9%
Contains more FatsFats +173.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +244.1%

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.8%

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 Cream pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Cream pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.429g 12.449g 50%
Fats 8.2g 22.41g 22%
Cholesterol 68mg 12mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.149g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 7.336g 12%
Calories 143kcal 353kcal 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Iron 0.65mg 1.49mg 11%
Sodium 529mg 266mg 11%
Carbs 11.17g 38.44g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.02mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.5µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.09mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.232mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Calcium 19mg 66mg 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 79mg 4%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Choline 17.9mg 3%
Potassium 254mg 161mg 3%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.161mg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 6µg 3%
Protein 2.68g 4.15g 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 46µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.605mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 0.8g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.087mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.44mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 27.39g N/A
Copper 0.118mg 0.118mg 0%
Trans fat 2.49g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.