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Potato salad vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Salmon raw

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1 in Salmon raw is higher than in Potato salad.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 133% more than Potato salad.
  • Salmon raw has 12 times less Sodium than Potato salad. Potato salad has 529mg of Sodium, while Salmon raw has 44mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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.
Potato salad
Potato salad
2
:
8
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +531.3%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.5%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Selenium +790.2%
Potato salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +531.3%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.5%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Selenium +790.2%

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.
Potato salad
Potato salad
3
:
7
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Vitamin A +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480.1%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Potato salad
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%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480.1%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato salad
Potato salad
3
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2
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +640.3%
Contains more Other +172.8%
Equal in Water - 68.5
Potato salad
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +640.3%
Contains more Other +172.8%
Equal in Water - 68.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato salad
Potato salad
2
:
1
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%
Potato salad
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 8.2g 6.34g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 0g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 142kcal Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 12mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.8mg Salmon raw
Magnesium 15mg 29mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 52mg 200mg Salmon raw
Potassium 254mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 529mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.31mg 0.64mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.118mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.101mg 0.016mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 157IU 40IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 12µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 7µg 25µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.116mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 0.202mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 0.171mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.066mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.172mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.062mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 68mg 55mg Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.981g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 2.103g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 2.539g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Salmon raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.