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Water vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between water and potato salad?

  • Water has less copper, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and fiber than potato salad.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for sodium is 23% higher.
  • Water contains less sodium.
  • Water has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.

We used Beverages, water, tap, well and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +637.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%
~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
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +31.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1850%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Potato salad DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 25%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 5mg 529mg 23%
Fats 0g 8.2g 13%
Copper 0.016mg 0.118mg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 11%
Iron 0mg 0.65mg 8%
Calories 0kcal 143kcal 7%
Phosphorus 0mg 52mg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Potassium 0mg 254mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.429g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Protein 0g 2.68g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Manganese 0mg 0.101mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.17g 4%
Magnesium 1mg 15mg 3%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.31mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Calcium 3mg 19mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 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
Water 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
0%
Water
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.