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Potato salad vs. Grape-Nuts Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato salad and Grape-Nuts Cereal

  • Potato salad has less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 342% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal.

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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 +68.4%
Contains more Iron +4207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +726.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +798.1%
Contains more Potassium +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Zinc +567.7%
Contains more Copper +188.1%
Contains more Manganese +3104%
Contains more Selenium +122%
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 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +4207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +726.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +798.1%
Contains more Potassium +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Zinc +567.7%
Contains more Copper +188.1%
Contains more Manganese +3104%
Contains more Selenium +122%

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 +3825%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +868.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.9%
Contains more Folate +4828.6%
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% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3825%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +868.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.9%
Contains more Folate +4828.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +353%
Contains more Water +2071.4%
Contains more Protein +318.7%
Contains more Carbs +620.6%
Contains more Other +52.8%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Fats +353%
Contains more Water +2071.4%
Contains more Protein +318.7%
Contains more Carbs +620.6%
Contains more Other +52.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1081%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +379.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1081%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +379.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%

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 Grape-Nuts Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Grape-Nuts Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 67.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 2.68g 11.22g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fats 8.2g 1.81g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 80.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calories 143kcal 361kcal Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sugar 8.86g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 13g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 19mg 32mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Iron 0.65mg 28mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 15mg 124mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Phosphorus 52mg 467mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Potassium 254mg 400mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 529mg 465mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Zinc 0.31mg 2.07mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Copper 0.118mg 0.34mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Manganese 0.101mg 3.236mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 4.1µg 9.1µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A 157IU 4IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin C 10mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.65mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.12mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 8.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.872mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.86mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Folate 7µg 345µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin K 2µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
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 Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.34g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.21g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.78g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Grape-Nuts Cereal
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
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal 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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.