Potato salad vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato salad and crouton?
- Potato salad is richer in vitamin C, yet crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and fiber.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 61% higher.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index than crouton.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Croutons, plain 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 PotassiumPotassium | +104.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +106.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +527.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +395% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +814.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +442.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +709.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +353.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +511.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1785.7% |
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:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1281.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +344% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +558% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
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
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.3% |
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Saturated fat
~1.51g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 37.5µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.623mg | 46% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 4.08mg | 43% |
| Folate | 7µg | 132µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 5.439mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 73.5g | 21% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 11.9g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.5mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 1.273g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.272mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5.1g | 15% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 407kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.026mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 115mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 698mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 124mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 6.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.429mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 3.059g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 1.51g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.255mg | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton 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 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.