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Potato salad vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp different?

  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Selenium than Potato salad.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is 208% higher.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +1284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Phosphorus +355.8%
Contains more Zinc +2319.4%
Contains more Copper +69.5%
Contains more Selenium +385.4%
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 8% 338% 52% 102% 19% 78% 205% 67% 0% 109%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +1284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Phosphorus +355.8%
Contains more Zinc +2319.4%
Contains more Copper +69.5%
Contains more Selenium +385.4%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1492.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1523.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1776.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105.7%
Contains more Folate +4657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 150% 8% 99% 0% 313% 324% 314% 0% 393% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1492.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1523.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1776.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105.7%
Contains more Folate +4657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Water +2940%
Contains more Protein +146.3%
Contains more Carbs +643.1%
Contains more Other +48.7%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Water +2940%
Contains more Protein +146.3%
Contains more Carbs +643.1%
Contains more Other +48.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%

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 Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 78.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 2.68g 6.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fats 8.2g 5g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 83g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calories 143kcal 390kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 34.7g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 4.4g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 19mg 24mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Iron 0.65mg 9mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 15mg 72mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 52mg 237mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 254mg 212mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 596mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 7.5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.118mg 0.2mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 19.9µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 157IU 2500IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 740µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 1.25mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 16.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 1.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Folate 7µg 333µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 1.2µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Trans Fat 0.5g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 1.7g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.7g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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
206%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.