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Potato salad vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Rice different?

  • Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Rice is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Potato salad is 23% higher.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +625.7%
Contains more Copper +71%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Manganese +367.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
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 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +625.7%
Contains more Copper +71%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Manganese +367.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%

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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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +728.6%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +728.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2828.6%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +364.3%
Contains more Carbs +152.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.69
Equal in Water - 68.44
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% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Fats +2828.6%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +364.3%
Contains more Carbs +152.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.69
Equal in Water - 68.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4817.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4817.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Rice Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 27.77g Rice
Protein 2.68g 2.69g Rice
Fats 8.2g 0.28g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 28.17g Rice
Calories 143kcal 130kcal Potato salad
Sugar 0.05g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.4g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 10mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 43mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 35mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.31mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0.118mg 0.069mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 4.1µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.013mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.39mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.093mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 58µg Rice
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.031mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.096mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.171mg 0.097mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.063mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.172mg 0.164mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.063mg Rice
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Rice
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.088g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.076g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Rice
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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.