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Potato salad vs. Tomato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato salad and Tomato soup

  • Tomato soup has less Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 23% more than Tomato soup.
  • Potato salad has 49 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Tomato soup. While Potato salad has 3.737g of Polyunsaturated fat, Tomato soup has only 0.077g.
  • Tomato soup has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial.

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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 +137.5%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.7%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +306.9%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Equal in Potassium - 275
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 3% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.7%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +306.9%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Equal in Potassium - 275

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 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.3%
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 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +277.5%
Contains more Fats +3804.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +80.6%
Contains more Water +19.1%
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% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +277.5%
Contains more Fats +3804.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +80.6%
Contains more Water +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3601.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4753.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3601.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4753.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

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 Tomato soup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Tomato soup Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 6.95g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0.71g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.21g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 7.45g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 32kcal Potato salad
Sugar 4.03g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.5g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 8mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.29mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 7mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 15mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 275mg Tomato soup
Sodium 529mg 186mg Tomato soup
Zinc 0.31mg 0.09mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.029mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.067mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 1.5µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 192IU Tomato soup
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 10µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.17mg Tomato soup
Vitamin C 10mg 6.3mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.02mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.007mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.42mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin K 1.5µg Tomato soup
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Tomato soup
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.056g Tomato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.067g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.077g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Tomato soup
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
5%
Tomato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
10%
Tomato soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.