Potato salad vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato salad and custard
- Potato salad has more vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B6; however, custard has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for custard is 22% higher.
- Custard has 100 times less vitamin C than potato salad. Potato salad has 10mg of vitamin C, while custard has 0.1mg.
- Custard is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.
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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 | +22.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +293.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1342.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +631.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.3% |
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 | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +574.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
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:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +105% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.6% |
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Water
~73.45g
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
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1097.8% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.312g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 84mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.22mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 139mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 130mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 51mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 47IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.064mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.132mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.34mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.007mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 3.99g | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 2.032g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 1.127g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.699mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 52µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 17.6g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 122kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 207mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A |
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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.603g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
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.