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Potato salad vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato salad and Parsley

  • Potato salad contains less Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Fiber than Parsley.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 137% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Parsley, fresh.

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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 Selenium +4000%
Contains more Calcium +626.3%
Contains more Iron +853.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +118.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +245.2%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +58.4%
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 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains more Calcium +626.3%
Contains more Iron +853.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +118.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +245.2%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +58.4%

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 B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5265.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +2071.4%
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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5265.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +2071.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +938%
Contains more Carbs +76.5%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +12.8%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +938%
Contains more Carbs +76.5%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +740.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2913.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +740.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2913.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 3.03g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 2.97g Parsley
Fats 8.2g 0.79g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 6.33g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 36kcal Potato salad
Sugar 0.85g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 19mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 0.65mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 15mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 52mg 58mg Parsley
Potassium 254mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 529mg 56mg Parsley
Zinc 0.31mg 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0.118mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.101mg 0.16mg Parsley
Selenium 4.1µg 0.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 10mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.086mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.4mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.09mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.116mg 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.171mg 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.066mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg 0.172mg
Histidine 0.062mg 0.061mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.132g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.295g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.124g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Parsley
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
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.