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Potato salad vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato salad and Poi

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Selenium, however, Poi is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 23% more than Poi.
  • Potato salad has 49 times more Saturated Fat than Poi. While Potato salad has 1.429g of Saturated Fat, Poi has only 0.029g.
  • Poi has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared and Poi.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Poi
Poi
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +605.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5757.1%
Contains more OtherOther +219.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.8%
~equal in Water ~71.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22445.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6343.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Poi Opinion
Calories 143kcal 112kcal Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0.38g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.14g Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 4mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 26.83g Poi
Carbs 11.17g 27.23g Poi
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Poi
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Poi
Calcium 19mg 16mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 183mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.88mg Poi
Sugar 0.39g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.4g Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.166mg Poi
Zinc 0.31mg 0.22mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 39mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 12mg Poi
Vitamin A 157IU 66IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Manganese 0.101mg 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.1mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.293mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.273mg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
Folate 7µg 21µg Poi
Choline 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.011g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.058g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Poi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Potato salad
18%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poi
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.