Potato salad vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potato salad and spread?
- Potato salad is higher in vitamin C, yet spread is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Spread's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 47% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in spread is lower.
- The glycemic index of spread is lower.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Sandwich spread, pork, beef types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +288.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +185.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~11.94g
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
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 1013mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 5.977g | 21% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 17.34g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 7.584g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 9.7µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 38mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 7.66g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 2.565g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.172mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.134mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 1.73mg | 5% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 235kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 110mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 11.94g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
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
13%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.548g)
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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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.