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Potato salad vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato salad and Wakame

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin B6, however, Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Wakame covers your daily need of Manganese 56% more than Potato salad.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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 +408%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains more Calcium +689.5%
Contains more Iron +235.4%
Contains more Magnesium +613.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +140.7%
Contains more Manganese +1286.1%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Potassium +408%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains more Calcium +689.5%
Contains more Iron +235.4%
Contains more Magnesium +613.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +140.7%
Contains more Manganese +1286.1%

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6950%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Folate +2700%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6950%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Folate +2700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1181.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Protein +13.1%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Equal in Water - 79.99
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Fats +1181.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Protein +13.1%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4175.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1614.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4175.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1614.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 8.64g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 3.03g Wakame
Fats 8.2g 0.64g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 9.14g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 45kcal Potato salad
Sugar 0.65g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.5g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 0.65mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 15mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 52mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 254mg 50mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 872mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 0.38mg Wakame
Copper 0.118mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.101mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 18µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 10mg 3mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.002mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.035mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.087mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.171mg 0.112mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.063mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.112mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.062mg 0.015mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.058g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.218g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.