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Potato salad vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato salad and eggnog

  • Potato salad has more copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, while eggnog has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for sodium is 21% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 9 times less copper than potato salad. Potato salad contains 0.118mg of copper, while eggnog contains 0.013mg.
  • The amount of sodium in eggnog is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.9%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +807.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1920%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +584.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
~equal in Selenium ~4.2µg

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +747.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.7%
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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more FatsFats +95.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.8%
Contains more OtherOther +191%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.8%
~equal in Water ~82.54g

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1787.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Eggnog DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.198g 24%
Sodium 529mg 54mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Copper 0.118mg 0.013mg 12%
Calcium 19mg 130mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin C 10mg 1.5mg 9%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Phosphorus 52mg 109mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.05mg 7%
Fats 8.2g 4.19g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Iron 0.65mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.105mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.429g 2.591g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.034mg 4%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.005mg 4%
Protein 2.68g 4.55g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 1.302g 3%
Cholesterol 68mg 59mg 3%
Potassium 254mg 165mg 3%
Calories 143kcal 88kcal 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 59µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.417mg 2%
Folate 7µg 1µg 2%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 11.17g 8.05g 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Selenium 4.1µg 4.2µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
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.
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.

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.