Potato salad vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potato salad and peanuts
- Potato salad contains less copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and zinc than peanuts.
- Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 114% higher.
- Peanuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanuts is 13, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.
The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Peanuts, all types, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1020% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +384.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +604.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +869.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +954.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +623.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1814.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +731.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1255.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +230.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3328.6% |
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:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1069.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +862.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
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
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +884.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +316.3% |
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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| Copper | 0.118mg | 1.144mg | 114% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 1.934mg | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 15.558g | 79% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 12.066mg | 70% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 49.24g | 63% |
| Folate | 7µg | 240µg | 58% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 24.426g | 55% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 4.58mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.64mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 376mg | 46% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 25.8g | 46% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 168mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 8.5g | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 3.27mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 1.767mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 18mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 6.279g | 22% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 567kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.348mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 705mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 92mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.135mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 16.13g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins