Potato salad vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Potato?
- Potato salad is richer in Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% higher.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+58.3%
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Selenium
+925%
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Iron
+24.6%
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Magnesium
+53.3%
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Potassium
+67.3%
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Sodium
-98.9%
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Manganese
+98%
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Equal in Copper - 0.11
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Calcium
+58.3%
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Selenium
+925%
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Iron
+24.6%
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Magnesium
+53.3%
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Potassium
+67.3%
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Sodium
-98.9%
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Manganese
+98%
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Equal in Copper - 0.11
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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Vitamin A
+7750%
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Vitamin B2
+87.5%
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Vitamin B5
+81%
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Vitamin C
+97%
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Vitamin B3
+19.2%
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Vitamin B6
+111.3%
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Folate
+114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081
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Vitamin A
+7750%
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Vitamin B2
+87.5%
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Vitamin B5
+81%
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Vitamin C
+97%
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Vitamin B3
+19.2%
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Vitamin B6
+111.3%
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Folate
+114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30.7%
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Fats
+9011.1%
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Other
+74.1%
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Carbs
+56.6%
Equal in Water - 79.25
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
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Protein
+30.7%
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Fats
+9011.1%
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+74.1%
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Carbs
+56.6%
Equal in Water - 79.25
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+123900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+8797.6%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
Saturated Fat:
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.042 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+123900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+8797.6%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 15.39g |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 0.09g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 17.49g |
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| Calories | 143kcal | 77kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 425mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 19.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.298mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.035mg |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.042g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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.