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Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared and potato salad

  • The amount of fiber, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B5, iron, and copper in potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared is higher than in potato salad.
  • Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared covers your daily sodium needs 46% more than potato salad.
  • Potato salad has 7 times less fiber than potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared. Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared has 8.6g of fiber, while potato salad has 1.3g.
  • Potato salad contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 19% 80% 75% 87% 25% 84% 206% 81% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +293.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.3%
Contains more IronIron +209.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +515.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 55% 0% 0% 0% 15% 28% 85% 84% 42% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 74% 6% 7%
Protein: 7.77 g
Fats: 4.59 g
Carbs: 73.93 g
Water: 6.22 g
Other: 7.49 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 ProteinProtein +189.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +561.9%
Contains more OtherOther +284.1%
Contains more FatsFats +78.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1121.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 3% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.985 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2380%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared Potato salad DV% diff.
Sodium 1578mg 529mg 46%
Fiber 8.6g 1.3g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.533mg 0.89mg 23%
Manganese 0.622mg 0.101mg 23%
Carbs 73.93g 11.17g 21%
Cholesterol 5mg 68mg 21%
Phosphorus 197mg 52mg 21%
Potassium 905mg 254mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.4mg 0.534mg 17%
Iron 2.01mg 0.65mg 17%
Copper 0.26mg 0.118mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.985g 3.737g 12%
Calories 358kcal 143kcal 11%
Magnesium 59mg 15mg 10%
Protein 7.77g 2.68g 10%
Selenium 7.9µg 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 10mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 2.48g 6%
Fats 4.59g 8.2g 6%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.31mg 6%
Folate 32µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.123mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Calcium 62mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.141mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.2g 1.429g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.077mg 1%
Net carbs 65.33g 9.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared Potato salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
26%
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared
Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1049mg)
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. Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170449/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.