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Potato salad vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato salad and Taco salad?

  • Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, yet Taco salad is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Folate, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 15% more.
  • Potato salad has 6 times more Vitamin C than Taco salad. While Potato salad has 10mg of Vitamin C, Taco salad has only 1.8mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Taco salad is lower.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Fast foods, taco salad 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 Potassium +21%
Contains more Selenium +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +410.5%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +65.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Selenium +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +410.5%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +65.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +21.9%
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Equal in Fats - 7.46
Equal in Carbs - 11.91
Equal in Water - 72.35
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Other +21.9%
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Equal in Fats - 7.46
Equal in Carbs - 11.91
Equal in Water - 72.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.606
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.606

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 Taco salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 2.68g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 8.2g 7.46g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 143kcal 141kcal Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.65mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 52mg 72mg Taco salad
Potassium 254mg 210mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 0.31mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.113mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 4.1µg 2.2µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 1.8mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.05mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.11mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 68mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 3.446g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.883g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Taco salad
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%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.017g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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

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.