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Potato salad vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Powdered milk?

  • Potato salad has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium than Powdered milk.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 135% higher.
  • Potato salad contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%
Contains more Calcium +4700%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1392.3%
Contains more Potassium +423.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +977.4%
Contains more Selenium +297.6%
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 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%
Contains more Calcium +4700%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1392.3%
Contains more Potassium +423.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +977.4%
Contains more Selenium +297.6%

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 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.2%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
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 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.2%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2976.9%
Contains more Protein +882.1%
Contains more Fats +225.7%
Contains more Carbs +244%
Contains more Other +211.8%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Water +2976.9%
Contains more Protein +882.1%
Contains more Fats +225.7%
Contains more Carbs +244%
Contains more Other +211.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +462%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.5%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +462%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 2.68g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 8.2g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 11.17g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 143kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.65mg 0.47mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 52mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 254mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 529mg 371mg Powdered milk
Zinc 0.31mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.118mg 0.08mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.04mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 157IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 10mg 8.6mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.646mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 7µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.116mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 0.141mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 0.202mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 0.171mg 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.066mg 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 0.172mg 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.062mg 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 68mg 97mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 16.742g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.665g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.