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Potato soup vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato soup and Potato salad?

  • Potato soup is higher in Copper, and Manganese, yet Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 22% more.
  • Potato soup has 3 times more Manganese than Potato salad. While Potato soup has 0.3mg of Manganese, Potato salad has only 0.101mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Potato soup is lower.

We used Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed and Potato salad, home-prepared types 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 Copper +69.5%
Contains more Manganese +197%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +91.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.4%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Selenium +115.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 10% 18% 15% 79% 5% 67% 40% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Copper +69.5%
Contains more Manganese +197%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +91.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.4%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Selenium +115.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370%
Contains more Folate +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 5% 2% 0% 1% 7% 7% 9% 42% 7% 2% 5% 5% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Fats +336.2%
Equal in Water - 76
Equal in Other - 1.95
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Fats +336.2%
Equal in Water - 76
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1032.4%
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1032.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato soup Potato salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato soup Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 11.49g 9.87g Potato soup
Protein 1.51g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 1.88g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 12.79g 11.17g Potato soup
Calories 74kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Sugar 1.44g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 17mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 0.34mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 41mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 165mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 604mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.15mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.2mg 0.118mg Potato soup
Manganese 0.3mg 0.101mg Potato soup
Selenium 1.9µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 68IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.07mg Potato soup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.7mg 0.534mg Potato soup
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 2µg 7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Potato soup
Choline 8.7mg Potato soup
Vitamin K 1.1µg Potato soup
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.049mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.061mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.094mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.066mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.024mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.066mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.074mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.031mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 1mg 68mg Potato soup
Saturated Fat 0.97g 1.429g Potato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.44g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato soup Potato salad
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
7%
Potato soup
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Potato soup
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/nutrients
  2. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.