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Potato salad vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Fettuccine?

  • Potato salad is richer in Vitamin B6, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Fettuccine is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 18% higher.
  • Potato salad has 9 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Fettuccine. Potato salad has 3.737g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Fettuccine has 0.4g.
  • Fettuccine contains less Cholesterol.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +108%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +108%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +182%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +203.7%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Equal in Water - 75.2
Equal in Other - 1.9
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +203.7%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Equal in Water - 75.2
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%

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 Fettuccine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 12g Fettuccine
Protein 2.68g 6.2g Fettuccine
Fats 8.2g 2.7g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 14g Fettuccine
Calories 143kcal 99kcal Potato salad
Sugar 1.3g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 19mg 28mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.65mg 0.6mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 6mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 25mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 168mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.31mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.05mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 6µg Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 14mg Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.9g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.9g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.4g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Fettuccine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
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

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.