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Potato salad vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato salad and duck meat

  • Potato salad contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, and copper than duck meat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for duck meat is 41% higher.
  • Duck meat has 9 times less sodium than potato salad. Potato salad has 529mg of sodium, while duck meat has 59mg.
  • Potato salad has a higher glycemic index than duck meat.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +431.6%
Contains more IronIron +315.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +387.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.6%
Contains more OtherOther +137.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +608.6%
Contains more FatsFats +245.7%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +420.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.65g

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 Duck meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Duck meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.429g 9.67g 37%
Protein 2.68g 18.99g 33%
Fats 8.2g 28.35g 31%
Selenium 4.1µg 20µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 12.9g 26%
Iron 0.65mg 2.7mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.825mg 25%
Sodium 529mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.269mg 16%
Phosphorus 52mg 156mg 15%
Zinc 0.31mg 1.86mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Copper 0.118mg 0.227mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.098mg 11%
Calories 143kcal 337kcal 10%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.174mg 8%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Cholesterol 68mg 84mg 5%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.019mg 4%
Carbs 11.17g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.18mg 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 63µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 254mg 204mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 11mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 3.65g 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Folate 7µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.