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Potato salad vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato salad and Pound cake

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pound cake is 17% higher.
  • Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +127.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Manganese - 0.11
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +127.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Manganese - 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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +193.8%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +380.2%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Water +193.8%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +380.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.419
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.419

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 2.68g 5g Pound cake
Fats 8.2g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 11.17g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 143kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.6g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 0.65mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 254mg 149mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.118mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 4.1µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 157IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.485mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.036mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.041mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.202mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.171mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.066mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.172mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.062mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 68mg 66mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 4.811g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 3.419g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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