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Potato salad vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Potato different?

  • Potato salad is richer in Selenium, while Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 23% more than Potato.
  • Potato salad contains 53 times more Sodium than Potato. Potato salad contains 529mg of Sodium, while Potato contains 10mg.
  • Potato is lower in Cholesterol.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt types were 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 Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Contains more Iron +66.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +116.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.118
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 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Contains more Iron +66.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +116.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.118

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 9.6
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 9.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +6207.7%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Contains more Carbs +89.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 74.89
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% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +6207.7%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Contains more Carbs +89.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 74.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6456.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6456.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Potato Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 18.95g Potato
Protein 2.68g 2.5g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.13g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 21.15g Potato
Calories 143kcal 93kcal Potato salad
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 2.2g Potato
Calcium 19mg 15mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 15mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 52mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 254mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 529mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.31mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.118mg
Manganese 0.101mg 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 4.1µg 0.4µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 10IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 10mg 9.6mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.064mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.048mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.376mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 7µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.025mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.081mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.08mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.119mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.13mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.038mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.099mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.125mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Potato
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.003g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.057g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.