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Escarole vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Escarole and Russet potato

  • Escarole has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C.
  • Escarole covers your daily Vitamin K needs 175% more than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato has 94 times less Vitamin A RAE than Escarole. Escarole has 94µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Russet potato has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +155.6%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.9%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +124.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 27% 10% 10% 22% 3% 19% 29% 51% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.9%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +124.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +18780%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +10495%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2112.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 114% 8% 0% 11% 15% 15% 6% 50% 4% 59% 0% 530%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +18780%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +10495%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Carbs +598.4%
Equal in Other - 1.35
3% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Carbs +598.4%
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Escarole Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 0.27g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.15g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.18g 0.13g Escarole
Carbs 3.07g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 19kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 0.23g 1.08g Escarole
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g Escarole
Calcium 46mg 18mg Escarole
Iron 0.72mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 22mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 245mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 19mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.69mg 0.35mg Escarole
Copper 0.087mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.385mg 0.228mg Escarole
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Russet potato
Vitamin A 1888IU 10IU Escarole
Vitamin A RAE 94µg 1µg Escarole
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.07mg Escarole
Vitamin C 3.3mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.048mg Escarole
Vitamin B3 0.312mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.38mg Escarole
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 78µg 26µg Escarole
Vitamin K 211.9µg 2µg Escarole
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.046mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.09mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.058mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.013mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.058mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.021mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.003g Escarole
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.054g Escarole

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Escarole Russet potato
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
67%
Escarole
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Escarole
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/nutrients
  2. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.