Potato salad vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato salad and English muffins
- Potato salad has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, English muffins are higher in phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and fiber.
- Potato salad covers your daily need for cholesterol, 23% more than English muffins.
- Potato salad has 100 times more vitamin C than English muffins. While potato salad has 10mg of vitamin C, English muffins have only 0.1mg.
- English muffins have less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of English muffins is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +93.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +173.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +36.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +125.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +253.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +227.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +428.6% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats | +355.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +80.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +187.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +311.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +23.1% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +721.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +320.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.888g | 19% |
Carbs | 11.17g | 46g | 12% |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 133mg | 12% |
Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.357mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
Fats | 8.2g | 1.8g | 10% |
Protein | 2.68g | 7.7g | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.181mg | 9% |
Folate | 7µg | 37µg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.043mg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.154mg | 7% |
Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.302g | 5% |
Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.259g | 5% |
Calories | 143kcal | 235kcal | 5% |
Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 1.566mg | 4% |
Potassium | 254mg | 131mg | 4% |
Calcium | 19mg | 52mg | 3% |
Sodium | 529mg | 464mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.65mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.446mg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.118mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.87g | 43.3g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.172mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
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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
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14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%

30%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

English muffin 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.