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Potato salad vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato salad and Milkshake

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Milkshake is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
  • Milkshake covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 22% more than Potato salad.
  • Milkshake has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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 Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Copper +131.4%
Contains more Manganese +621.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%
Contains more Calcium +668.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Zinc +25.8%
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 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Copper +131.4%
Contains more Manganese +621.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%
Contains more Calcium +668.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Zinc +25.8%

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 A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7
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 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +170.6%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Carbs +58.9%
Equal in Water - 74.45
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Fats +170.6%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Carbs +58.9%
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3207.1%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3207.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 2.68g 3.86g Milkshake
Fats 8.2g 3.03g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 143kcal 112kcal Potato salad
Sugar 17.75g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.65mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 254mg 183mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 95mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.39mg Milkshake
Copper 0.118mg 0.051mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.014mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 2.3µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 91IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 25µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.05mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.03mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.146mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.368mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.116mg 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.202mg 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.171mg 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.066mg 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.172mg 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.062mg 0.105mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 68mg 12mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.429g 1.886g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.875g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.113g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Milkshake
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
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.457g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.