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Potato salad vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato salad and Graham cracker?

  • Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, yet Graham cracker is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Manganese is 40% more.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this article.

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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 Potassium +49.4%
Contains more Calcium +305.3%
Contains more Iron +481.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +209.7%
Contains more Copper +44.1%
Contains more Manganese +908.9%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Potassium +49.4%
Contains more Calcium +305.3%
Contains more Iron +481.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +209.7%
Contains more Copper +44.1%
Contains more Manganese +908.9%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%

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 +7750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +398.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +1200%
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +398.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2141.9%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Protein +149.6%
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +595.3%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +2141.9%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Protein +149.6%
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +595.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.509
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.509

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 2.68g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 8.2g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 11.17g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 143kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 19mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 0.65mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 15mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 52mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 254mg 170mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.31mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.118mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.101mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 4.1µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 157IU 2IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.42mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 7µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 1.633g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.