Potato salad vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato salad and lemons
- Potato salad has more copper, vitamin B5, selenium, and phosphorus; however, lemons have more vitamin C and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lemons is 48% higher.
Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +416.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +925% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +790% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +430% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2633.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +550% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22445.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4098.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
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 C | 10mg | 53mg | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.089g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 2mg | 23% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 0.3g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.037mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.8g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.011g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.039g | 6% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 29kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 1.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 9.32g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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