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How many calories are in potato salad?

When the potato, egg and vegetables are identical, the dressing can account for most of the difference. Enter its type and amount in Calk.

Potato salad: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 250 g portion, different choices: base, vegetables, cheese, proteins, dressing, topping.

How dressing changes potato salad calories

In these two examples, the changes are: dressing — sour cream → mayonnaise 80%.

Lower calorie 211 kcal 250 g 84 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +114%
Higher calorie 452 kcal 250 g 181 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for Hearty salad: 84 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 15/40/44 Higher calorie Calk card for Hearty salad: 181 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 6/74/19
  • The salad is identical — potato, egg, cucumber, dill. The dressing is the only thing that changes.
  • Sour cream is about 20% fat
  • 80% mayonnaise carries several times the calories per spoon, and a creamy potato salad takes a generous coat.
  • The generous amount of dressing makes the difference add up across the whole bowl.

Potato, bean and grain salad calories

Calculate calories and macros for potato salad with sour cream or mayonnaise, bean salad, chickpea salad, quinoa salad or warm German salad.

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Questions about calories in hearty salads

How many calories are in potato salad with sour cream or mayonnaise?
The two versions shown in Calk contain 211 and 452 kcal per 250 g. When the potato, egg and vegetables are identical, the dressing can account for most of the difference.
Why is mayonnaise-dressed potato salad higher in calories than the same salad with sour cream?
The salad is identical — potato, egg, cucumber, dill. The dressing is the only thing that changes. Sour cream is about 20% fat
How do I calculate my own hearty salad?
Open Hearty salad in Calk and add the potato, egg, vegetables, protein and measured dressing, then enter the portion you served.

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