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Potato salad vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Ginger ale

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Selenium in Potato salad is higher than in Ginger ale.
  • Potato salad covers your daily Sodium needs 23% more than Ginger ale.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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 +533.3%
Contains more Iron +261.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +25300%
Contains more Zinc +520%
Contains more Copper +555.6%
Contains more Manganese +676.9%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
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 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +261.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +25300%
Contains more Zinc +520%
Contains more Copper +555.6%
Contains more Manganese +676.9%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Other +19400%
Contains more Water +20%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Other +19400%
Contains more Water +20%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 8.76g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 8.76g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 34kcal Potato salad
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 3mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.18mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 1mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 0mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 1mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.31mg 0.05mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.018mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.013mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 0.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 0µg 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 0mg Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)

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 ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.