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Potato salad, home-prepared
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10 MG | 11% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 6% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 MG | 11% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Folate, total | 7 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 32 UG | 4% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 19 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.7 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 52 MG | 4% | |
| Potassium, K | 254 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 529 MG | 23% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 3% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 13% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Selenium, Se | 4.1 UG | 7% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Sodium, Na (23% DV).
About Potato salad, home-prepared
Home-prepared potato salad is a mayo-dressed dish that varies considerably by household recipe, but USDA data reflects the typical American version: cooked potatoes, mayonnaise, hard-boiled egg, mustard, and celery. The fat comes primarily from the mayo, making this a moderately fat-forward side. Fiber is modest, protein comes mostly from the egg, and the overall profile is rich relative to a plain potato preparation.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Potato salad, home-prepared include Sodium, Na (23% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 143 calories per 100 grams, Potato salad, home-prepared gets 7% of its calories from protein, 31% from carbohydrates, and 52% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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