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Potato salad vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato salad and sherbet

  • Potato salad has more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, while sherbet has more vitamin B12.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 22% higher.
  • Sherbet contains 14 times less vitamin B3 than potato salad. Potato salad contains 0.89mg of vitamin B3, while sherbet contains 0.063mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sherbet is lower.
  • Potato salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of sherbet is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Sherbet, orange.

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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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.6%
Contains more IronIron +364.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +321.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +818.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%

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% 11% 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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +513%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.6%
Contains more FatsFats +310%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more OtherOther +387.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.2%

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +367.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4571.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.8%

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 Sherbet
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Sherbet DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.08g 24%
Cholesterol 68mg 1mg 22%
Sodium 529mg 46mg 21%
Copper 0.118mg 0.028mg 10%
Fats 8.2g 2g 10%
Vitamin C 10mg 2.3mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.023mg 9%
Carbs 11.17g 30.4g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.224mg 6%
Iron 0.65mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.063mg 5%
Selenium 4.1µg 1.5µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 0.53g 5%
Potassium 254mg 96mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.027mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 54mg 4%
Protein 2.68g 1.1g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.097mg 3%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.48mg 2%
Phosphorus 52mg 40mg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 12µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.429g 1.16g 1%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Calories 143kcal 144kcal 0%
Net carbs 9.87g 29.1g N/A
Sugar 24.32g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Sherbet
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
13%
Potato salad
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.