Yogurt vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yogurt and potato salad
- Yogurt has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, and calcium; however, potato salad is richer in copper, vitamin C, and iron.
- Yogurt covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 31% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad has 6 times less calcium than yogurt. Yogurt has 110mg of calcium, while potato salad has 19mg.
- Yogurt contains less cholesterol.
- Potato salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of yogurt is 19.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +478.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +828.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +594.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1022.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +363.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +234.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.19 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
85.1 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2002.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +210.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.012 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4579.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31041.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.75µg | 0µg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.012g | 3.737g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 68mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 529mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.278mg | 0.06mg | 17% |
| Protein | 10.19g | 2.68g | 15% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 8.2g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 52mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.118mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 4.1µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 19mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.117g | 1.429g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 0.534mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.208mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Calories | 59kcal | 143kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.6g | 11.17g | 3% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.6g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
17%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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