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Potato salad vs. Kellogg's Froot Loops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato salad and kellogg's Froot Loops

  • Potato salad contains less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc than kellogg's Froot Loops.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Froot Loops is 217% higher.
  • Kellogg's Froot Loops have a higher glycemic index than potato salad.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 10% 581% 30% 142% 32% 61% 73% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.7%
Contains more IronIron +2284.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1577.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +454.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 173% 167% 3% 53% 323% 339% 323% 21% 397% 650% 0.75% 259% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +420%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1465.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1575.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1832.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4828.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +141.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2940%
Contains more OtherOther +143.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +687.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
55% 18% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +313.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.2%

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 Kellogg's Froot Loops
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Kellogg's Froot Loops DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.2µg 217%
Iron 0.65mg 15.5mg 186%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 1.72mg 121%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.47mg 108%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 17.2mg 102%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 1.29mg 101%
Folate 7µg 345µg 85%
Vitamin A 32µg 501µg 52%
Vitamin C 10mg 52mg 47%
Zinc 0.31mg 5.2mg 44%
Fiber 1.3g 9.3g 32%
Carbs 11.17g 88g 26%
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg 23%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.56mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.9g 19%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.5µg 18%
Vitamin D 0IU 138IU 17%
Calories 143kcal 375kcal 12%
Fats 8.2g 3.4g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 0.6g 5%
Protein 2.68g 5.3g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.347mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 31mg 4%
Potassium 254mg 117mg 4%
Selenium 4.1µg 5.9µg 3%
Phosphorus 52mg 74mg 3%
Copper 0.118mg 0.089mg 3%
Sodium 529mg 469mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.429g 1.8g 2%
Choline 10.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 78.7g N/A
Sugar 41.7g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.156mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0.435mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0.1mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.245mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Kellogg's Froot Loops
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Potato salad
209%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
99%
Kellogg's Froot Loops

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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

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.