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Potato salad vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato salad and eggs

  • Potato salad has more vitamin C; however, eggs are higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
  • Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 209% more than potato salad.
  • Eggs have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of potato salad is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +288.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.2%
Contains more IronIron +83.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1594.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +651.2%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +365.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +755%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +897.3%
Contains more OtherOther +82.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.4%
Contains more FatsFats +29.4%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.4%

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 Egg
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 Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.118mg 2mg 209%
Cholesterol 68mg 373mg 102%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Selenium 4.1µg 30.8µg 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.513mg 35%
Protein 2.68g 12.58g 20%
Sodium 529mg 124mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.398mg 17%
Phosphorus 52mg 172mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.414g 15%
Vitamin A 32µg 149µg 13%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Folate 7µg 44µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.429g 3.267g 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Zinc 0.31mg 1.05mg 7%
Iron 0.65mg 1.19mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.064mg 5%
Potassium 254mg 126mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 4.077g 4%
Fats 8.2g 10.61g 4%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.026mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 50mg 3%
Carbs 11.17g 1.12g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.121mg 2%
Calories 143kcal 155kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.066mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.