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Whey vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whey and Potato salad different?

  • Whey is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Potato salad is higher in Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 22% more than Whey.
  • Whey is lower in Saturated Fat.

Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +2850%
Contains more Manganese +10000%
Contains more Selenium +115.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +2850%
Contains more Manganese +10000%
Contains more Selenium +115.8%

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.
Whey
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 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 B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Folate +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Fats +2177.8%
Contains more Carbs +117.3%
Contains more Other +267.9%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Water +22.5%
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Fats +2177.8%
Contains more Carbs +117.3%
Contains more Other +267.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33872.7%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33872.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 0.85g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.36g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 5.14g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 27kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Sugar 5.14g Potato salad
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 47mg 19mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 46mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 161mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 54mg 529mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.004mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.001mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 1.9µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 12IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 0.1mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.06mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 1µg 7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.054mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.078mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.068mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.016mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.046mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.016mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 2mg 68mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 1.429g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.