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Potato salad vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato salad and Trail mix

  • Potato salad has less Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Trail mix.
  • Trail mix covers your daily need of Copper 96% more than Potato salad.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +953.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.7%
Contains more IronIron +369.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +734.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +938.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +563.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +923.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +772.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +914.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +726.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +414.9%
Contains more FatsFats +258.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302%
Contains more OtherOther +38.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +405.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.2%

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 Trail mix
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Trail mix Opinion
Calories 143kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Protein 2.68g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 8.2g 29.4g Trail mix
Vitamin C 10mg 1.4mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 44.9g Trail mix
Carbs 11.17g 44.9g Trail mix
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Trail mix
Magnesium 15mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 19mg 78mg Trail mix
Potassium 254mg 685mg Trail mix
Iron 0.65mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Fiber 1.3g Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 0.31mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 52mg 345mg Trail mix
Sodium 529mg 229mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 157IU 18IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 32µg 1µg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 7µg 71µg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 1.429g 5.55g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 9.65g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.116mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.202mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.171mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.066mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.172mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.062mg 0.357mg Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Trail mix
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Potato salad
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.121g)
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 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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.