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Potato salad vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Sunflower oil different?

  • Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, Potassium, and Selenium than Sunflower oil.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Sunflower oil is 58% higher.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) 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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +1119.5%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +1119.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1762.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +874%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1762.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +874%

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 Sunflower oil
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 11.17g 0g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 0mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 0mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 0mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin K 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 1.429g 13g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Sunflower oil
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
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.571g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.