Potato salad vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potato salad and waffle
- Potato salad has more vitamin C, while waffle has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 77% higher.
- Waffle contains 25 times less vitamin C than potato salad. Potato salad contains 10mg of vitamin C, while waffle contains 0.4mg.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.
The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +59.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1242.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +265.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +162.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1026.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +241.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +478.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
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:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +81% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +194.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59% |
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
2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.785 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 46.2µg | 77% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 255mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.347mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 2.31mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 6.785g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 190mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.263mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.4mg | 11% |
| Folate | 7µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 7.9g | 10% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 14.1g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.265mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 2.866g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.056mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 2.073mg | 7% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 291kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 32.9g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.062mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 65µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 3.521g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 159mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 511mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.