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Potato salad vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Yogurt

  • Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Yogurt covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 31% more than Potato salad.
  • Yogurt contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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 +828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +80.1%
Contains more Copper +594.1%
Contains more Manganese +1022.2%
Contains more Calcium +478.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Iron +828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +80.1%
Contains more Copper +594.1%
Contains more Manganese +1022.2%
Contains more Calcium +478.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%

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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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin A +3825%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7
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% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3825%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2002.6%
Contains more Carbs +210.3%
Contains more Other +170.8%
Contains more Protein +280.2%
Contains more Water +12%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +2002.6%
Contains more Carbs +210.3%
Contains more Other +170.8%
Contains more Protein +280.2%
Contains more Water +12%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4579.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31041.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4579.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31041.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%

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 Yogurt
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 3.6g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 8.2g 0.39g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 3.6g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 59kcal Potato salad
Sugar 3.24g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 110mg Yogurt
Iron 0.65mg 0.07mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 135mg Yogurt
Potassium 254mg 141mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 36mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.31mg 0.52mg Yogurt
Copper 0.118mg 0.017mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.009mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 157IU 4IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.01mg Yogurt
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.023mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.208mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.331mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.063mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Yogurt
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 5mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.053g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.012g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.