Potato salad vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato salad and yam
- Potato salad has more selenium; however, yam is higher in potassium, manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, and copper.
- Potato salad covers your daily cholesterol needs 23% more than yam.
- Yam contains 59 times less sodium than potato salad. Potato salad contains 529mg of sodium, while yam contains 9mg.
- Yam has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Yam, 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 CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +485.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +293.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
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:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4723.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.6% |
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Water
~69.6g
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41233.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4817.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.076g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 9mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 816mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.397mg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 0.17g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.293mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 4.1g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 17.1mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.178mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.7µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.037g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.006g | 6% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 27.88g | 6% |
| Folate | 7µg | 23µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.314mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.68g | 1.53g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.552mg | 2% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 118kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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