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Sugar vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar and Potato salad different?

  • Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, Phosphorus, and Potassium than Sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Potato salad is 23% higher.
  • Sugar has less Sodium.

Sugars, granulated 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 less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +12600%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +1585.7%
Contains more Manganese +2425%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +12600%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +1585.7%
Contains more Manganese +2425%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%

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.
Sugar
2
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +795.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +379900%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 +795.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +379900%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 9.87g Sugar
Protein 0g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 99.98g 11.17g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 143kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g Potato salad
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 1mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 0.05mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 0mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 2mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 1mg 529mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.007mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.004mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 0µg 7µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 1.429g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.