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Raisin Bran Cereal vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Raisin Bran Cereal and Potato salad different?

  • Raisin Bran Cereal is higher than Potato salad in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 183% more than Potato salad.

Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal and Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 9.9% 48% 572% 169% 173% 145% 61% 0% 211%
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 +806.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115%
Contains more IronIron +2246.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1951.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +551.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +841.5%

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 0% 51% 3.6% 75% 158% 166% 159% 0% 196% 316% 0.75% 254% 13%
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% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +851.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +502.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4742.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 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 +184.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +619.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
Contains more FatsFats +338.5%
Contains more WaterWater +913.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 21% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.908 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 -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +594.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Potato salad Opinion
Calories 342kcal 143kcal Raisin Bran Cereal
Protein 7.63g 2.68g Raisin Bran Cereal
Fats 1.87g 8.2g Potato salad
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 70.17g 9.87g Raisin Bran Cereal
Carbs 80.37g 11.17g Raisin Bran Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin D 102IU 0IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Magnesium 136mg 15mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium 33mg 19mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Potassium 546mg 254mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Iron 15.25mg 0.65mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sugar 33.04g Potato salad
Fiber 10.2g 1.3g Raisin Bran Cereal
Copper 0.508mg 0.118mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Zinc 6.36mg 0.31mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Phosphorus 339mg 52mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sodium 466mg 529mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 847IU 157IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 253µg 32µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin E 0.18mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin D 2.5µg 0µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 38.6µg 4.1µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.077mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 0.06mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 0.89mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 0.141mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 0µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin K 0.3µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Folate 339µg 7µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Choline 24.1mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.424g 1.429g Raisin Bran Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.357g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 3.737g Potato salad
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin Bran Cereal Potato salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
107%
Raisin Bran Cereal
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.