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Potato salad vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Soft serve

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Soft serve is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Soft serve covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 30% more than Potato salad.
  • Soft serve has 13 times less Vitamin C than Potato salad. Potato salad has 10mg of Vitamin C, while Soft serve has 0.8mg.
  • Soft serve contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate.

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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 +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Copper +293.3%
Contains more Manganese +1920%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%
Contains more Calcium +589.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
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 40% 8% 9% 50% 16% 8% 15% 10% 1% 17%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Copper +293.3%
Contains more Manganese +1920%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%
Contains more Calcium +589.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.506
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 36% 13% 21% 3% 13% 42% 2% 31% 12% 7% 63% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.506

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Contains more Protein +53%
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Carbs +98.7%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Contains more Protein +53%
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Carbs +98.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +712.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.7%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +712.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Soft serve Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 21.5g Soft serve
Protein 2.68g 4.1g Soft serve
Fats 8.2g 13g Soft serve
Carbs 11.17g 22.2g Soft serve
Calories 143kcal 222kcal Soft serve
Sugar 21.16g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.7g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 131mg Soft serve
Iron 0.65mg 0.21mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 116mg Soft serve
Potassium 254mg 177mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 61mg Soft serve
Zinc 0.31mg 0.52mg Soft serve
Copper 0.118mg 0.03mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.005mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 3µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 589IU Soft serve
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 162µg Soft serve
Vitamin E 0.61mg Soft serve
Vitamin D 0IU 29IU Soft serve
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Soft serve
Vitamin C 10mg 0.8mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.049mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.182mg Soft serve
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.095mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.506mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.048mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 9µg Soft serve
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.5µg Soft serve
Vitamin K 0.9µg Soft serve
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.048mg Soft serve
Threonine 0.116mg 0.169mg Soft serve
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.215mg Soft serve
Leucine 0.202mg 0.353mg Soft serve
Lysine 0.171mg 0.296mg Soft serve
Methionine 0.066mg 0.091mg Soft serve
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.176mg Soft serve
Valine 0.172mg 0.241mg Soft serve
Histidine 0.062mg 0.099mg Soft serve
Cholesterol 68mg 91mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 7.46g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 3.49g Soft serve
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.46g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soft serve
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.