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Potato salad vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato salad and Hot sauce

  • Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Hot sauce has more Vitamin C.
  • Hot sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 92% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot.

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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 +137.5%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +181.8%
Contains more Copper +321.4%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +181.8%
Contains more Copper +321.4%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +648%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 162
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 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +648%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +425.5%
Contains more Fats +2116.2%
Contains more Carbs +538.3%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +279%
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% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
Contains more Protein +425.5%
Contains more Fats +2116.2%
Contains more Carbs +538.3%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +279%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1806.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1806.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Hot sauce Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 1.45g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0.51g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.37g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 1.75g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 11kcal Potato salad
Sugar 1.26g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.3g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 8mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.48mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 5mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 11mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 144mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 2643mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 0.11mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.028mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.049mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 162IU Hot sauce
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 8µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.12mg Hot sauce
Vitamin C 10mg 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.036mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.082mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.254mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.11mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.157mg Hot sauce
Folate 7µg 6µg Potato salad
Vitamin K 2.4µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.007mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.019mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.017mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.027mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.023mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.006mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.016mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.022mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.01mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.052g Hot sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.03g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.196g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Hot sauce
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
29%
Hot sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
40%
Hot sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 2114mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/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.