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Potato salad vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Whey different?

  • Potato salad is richer in Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Fiber, while Whey is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 22% more than Whey.
  • Whey is lower in Cholesterol.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Whey, sweet, fluid types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +2850%
Contains more Manganese +10000%
Contains more Selenium +115.8%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +2850%
Contains more Manganese +10000%
Contains more Selenium +115.8%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Fats +2177.8%
Contains more Carbs +117.3%
Contains more Other +267.9%
Contains more Water +22.5%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Fats +2177.8%
Contains more Carbs +117.3%
Contains more Other +267.9%
Contains more Water +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33872.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33872.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Whey Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 5.14g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0.85g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.36g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 5.14g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 27kcal Potato salad
Sugar 5.14g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0.65mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 46mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 161mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.31mg 0.13mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.004mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.001mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 1.9µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 12IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 3µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.036mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.074mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.383mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.031mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 1µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.013mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.054mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.047mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.078mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.068mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.016mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.027mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.046mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.016mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.1g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.011g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.