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Potato salad vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Ginger

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin C, however, Ginger is richer in Copper, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Potato salad covers your daily Cholesterol needs 23% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger has 41 times less Sodium than Potato salad. Potato salad has 529mg of Sodium, while Ginger has 13mg.
  • Ginger contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Ginger root, 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.
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Contains more Manganese +126.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Zinc - 0.34
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 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Contains more Manganese +126.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Zinc - 0.34

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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Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
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% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.3%
Contains more Fats +993.3%
Contains more Other +153.2%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Equal in Water - 78.89
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +47.3%
Contains more Fats +993.3%
Contains more Other +153.2%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Equal in Water - 78.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1510.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2326.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1510.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2326.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 2.68g 1.82g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.75g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 143kcal 80kcal Potato salad
Sugar 1.7g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 2g Ginger
Calcium 19mg 16mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.6mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 52mg 34mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 529mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.31mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.118mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.101mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 10mg 5mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.025mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.034mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.75mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.203mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 7µg 11µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.012mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.036mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.051mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.074mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.057mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.013mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.045mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.073mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.03mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.203g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.154g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.154g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.