Potato salad vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato salad and onions?
- Onions have less copper, vitamin B5, selenium, and iron than potato salad.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for sodium is 23% higher.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index than potato salad.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Onions, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +202.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +720% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.7% |
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 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +667.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +334.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
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:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +457.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18976.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21882.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.017g | 25% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 4mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 0.1g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.123mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.5µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.013g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.042g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 40kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.116mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 1.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 7.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 9.34g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.014mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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.