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Mayonnaise vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mayonnaise and Potato salad different?

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron than Mayonnaise.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mayonnaise is 51% higher.
  • Potato salad has less Saturated Fat.

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Potato salad, home-prepared are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.6%
Contains more Potassium +1170%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +521.1%
Contains more Manganese +1342.9%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.6%
Contains more Potassium +1170%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +521.1%
Contains more Manganese +1342.9%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1662.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1662.5%
Contains more Folate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +812.8%
Contains more Protein +179.2%
Contains more Carbs +1859.6%
Contains more Water +251%
Equal in Other - 1.95
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 Fats +812.8%
Contains more Protein +179.2%
Contains more Carbs +1859.6%
Contains more Water +251%
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +579.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1095.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +579.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1095.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 0.96g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 74.85g 8.2g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 680kcal 143kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g Potato salad
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 8mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 0.21mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 1mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 21mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 20mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 635mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.15mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.019mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.007mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 2.3µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 65IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 5µg 7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.055mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.095mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.072mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.035mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.074mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.026mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 42mg 68mg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.187g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 11.703g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 2.48g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 3.737g 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 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
43%
Mayonnaise
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)

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 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.