Potato salad vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato salad and lamb?
- Potato salad is richer in vitamin C, yet lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
- Lamb contains less sodium.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +359.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more IronIron | +189.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1338.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +261.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +543.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +648.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +814.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +255.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 24.52g | 44% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 26.4µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 4.46mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 6.66mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 8.83g | 34% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 72mg | 20% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 20.94g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 188mg | 19% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 8.82g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 1.51g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.88mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 97mg | 10% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 294kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.66mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins