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Borage vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Borage and Potato flour?

  • Borage is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, yet Potato flour is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 53% higher.

We used Borage, raw and Potato flour 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.
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +139.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +217%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +139.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +217%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%

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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1056.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +815.5%
Contains more Folate +92.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1056.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +815.5%
Contains more Folate +92.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Water +1326.4%
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Carbs +2615.7%
Contains more Other +118.1%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Water +1326.4%
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Carbs +2615.7%
Contains more Other +118.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2537.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2537.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Potato flour Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 77.2g Potato flour
Protein 1.8g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.7g 0.34g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 83.1g Potato flour
Calories 21kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g Borage
Fiber 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 93mg 65mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 1.38mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 65mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 53mg 168mg Potato flour
Potassium 470mg 1001mg Potato flour
Sodium 80mg 55mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.2mg 0.54mg Potato flour
Copper 0.13mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.349mg 0.313mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 1.1µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 4200IU 0IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 35mg 3.8mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.051mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 13µg 25µg Potato flour
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.008g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.15g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Borage Potato flour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients
  2. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.