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Mayonnaise vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mayonnaise and Potato?

  • Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Mayonnaise's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 134% more.

We used Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 Selenium +475%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +285.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +2025%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +478.9%
Contains more Manganese +2757.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +285.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +2025%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +478.9%
Contains more Manganese +2757.1%

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin E +32700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8050%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3625%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
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% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin E +32700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8050%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3625%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +83066.7%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Contains more Protein +113.5%
Contains more Carbs +2968.4%
Contains more Water +266.1%
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +83066.7%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Contains more Protein +113.5%
Contains more Carbs +2968.4%
Contains more Water +266.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +842050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106304.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +842050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106304.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +182.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +675%
Contains more Fructose +420%
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +182.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +675%
Contains more Fructose +420%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Potato Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 15.39g Potato
Protein 0.96g 2.05g Potato
Fats 74.85g 0.09g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 17.49g Potato
Calories 680kcal 77kcal Mayonnaise
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.05g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.57g 0.82g Mayonnaise
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 8mg 12mg Potato
Iron 0.21mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 1mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 21mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 20mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 635mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.15mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.019mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.007mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 2.3µg 0.4µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 65IU 2IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.01mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 5µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg 2µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.055mg 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.095mg 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.072mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.035mg 0.032mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.074mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.026mg 0.035mg Potato
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Potato
Trans Fat 0.187g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 11.703g 0.025g Potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 0.002g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 0.042g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Mayonnaise
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.