Potato salad vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato salad and macadamia
- Potato salad has less manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 175% more than potato salad.
- The glycemic index of potato salad is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +347.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +467.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +540.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +319.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +261.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3990.1% |
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 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1451.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95% |
| 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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5488.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +195.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +824% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2274.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 4.131mg | 175% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 58.877g | 141% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 75.77g | 104% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 1.195mg | 93% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.756mg | 71% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 12.061g | 48% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 3.69mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 8.6g | 29% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 718kcal | 29% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 130mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 5mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 188mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 1.502g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 2.473mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 7.91g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.275mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 85mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.758mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 254mg | 368mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 13.82g | 1% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | N/A | |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
122%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.632g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins