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Potato salad vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Potato sticks different?

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Potato salad.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Potato sticks is 41% higher.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Snacks, potato sticks 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +387%
Contains more IronIron +249.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.6%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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%
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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +373%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more FolateFolate +471.4%
~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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +3354.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more FatsFats +319.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +377.2%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +148.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +379%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Potato sticks Opinion
Calories 143kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 2.68g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 8.2g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 10mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 9.87g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 11.17g 53.3g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 15mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 19mg 18mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 0.65mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.118mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.31mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 52mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 529mg 633mg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.101mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 4.1µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.403mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 7µg 40µg Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 1.429g 8.88g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 17.9g Potato sticks
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Potato sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.451g)
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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.