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Potato salad vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Water?

  • Water has less Copper, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Fiber than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% higher.
  • Water contains less Sodium.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Beverages, water, tap, well types in this comparison.

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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 +533.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +637.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
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 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +637.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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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Water
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1850%
Contains more Water +31.4%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1850%
Contains more Water +31.4%

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 Water
Lower in Sodium ok
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Water Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 0g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 0kcal Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 3mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 1mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 0mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 0mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 5mg Water
Zinc 0.31mg 0.01mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.016mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg Potato salad
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 Water
Saturated Fat 1.429g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Water
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
0%
Water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
1%
Water

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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 ($)

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.