Potato salad vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato salad and russet potato
- Potato salad has more selenium; however, russet potato is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, and iron.
- Potato salad covers your daily cholesterol needs 23% more than russet potato.
- Russet potato contains less cholesterol.
- Russet potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of russet potato is 82, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +720% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +271.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +6207.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.63g
~equal in
Water
~74.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +82566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6820.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 2.63g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 8.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 19.14g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 21.44g |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 550mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.07mg |
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| Sugar | 1.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.35mg |
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| Starch | 17.45g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 71mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.228mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 1.348mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 26µg |
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| Choline | 15mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.054g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.085mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.125mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.041mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.104mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.131mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.044mg |
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| Fructose | 0.32g |
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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
12%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Russet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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