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Potato salad vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato salad and fast food

  • Potato salad contains less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and phosphorus than fast food.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato salad is lower.
  • Potato salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of fast food is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.3%
Contains more IronIron +370.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +712.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +253.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +395.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1042.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +97.7%
Contains more OtherOther +28.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +516.4%
Contains more FatsFats +46.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 5.617mg 30%
Iron 0.65mg 3.06mg 30%
Selenium 4.1µg 20.3µg 29%
Protein 2.68g 16.52g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.363mg 23%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.52mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.317mg 20%
Folate 7µg 80µg 18%
Saturated fat 1.429g 4.493g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.68g 14%
Cholesterol 68mg 33mg 12%
Phosphorus 52mg 134mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.357mg 11%
Sodium 529mg 331mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Calories 143kcal 297kcal 8%
Carbs 11.17g 31.5g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 4.835g 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Fats 8.2g 12.01g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.212mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 62mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 9µg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Potassium 254mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Copper 0.118mg 0.121mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.53mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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