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Potato salad vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato salad and Lemon

  • Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Lemon has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lemon 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 Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +84.1%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Copper +218.9%
Contains more Manganese +236.7%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
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 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +84.1%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Copper +218.9%
Contains more Manganese +236.7%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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.
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Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +430%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
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 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +430%
Contains more Folate +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +143.6%
Contains more Fats +2633.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Water +17.1%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +143.6%
Contains more Fats +2633.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Water +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4098.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4098.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Potato salad Lemon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 6.52g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 1.1g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.3g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 9.32g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 29kcal Potato salad
Sugar 2.5g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 19mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.65mg 0.6mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 16mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 138mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.31mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.037mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.03mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 0.4µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 22IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 10mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.04mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.19mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.08mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 11µg Lemon
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 Lemon
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.039g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.011g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.089g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Lemon
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
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.39g)
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.