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Red potato vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red potato and Salsify?

  • Red potato is richer in Copper, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, while Salsify is higher in Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Red potato's daily need coverage for Copper is 12% higher.
  • Salsify has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Red potato. Red potato has 1.595mg of Vitamin B3, while Salsify has 0.392mg.

We used Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +148.6%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +148.6%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.4%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
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% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Other +74.3%
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Equal in Water - 81
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Other +74.3%
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Equal in Water - 81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 12.26g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.15g 0.17g Salsify
Carbs 19.59g 15.36g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 68kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 2.9g Red potato
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 9mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 0.7mg 0.55mg Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 56mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 283mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 16mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.3mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.07mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 12.6mg 4.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.056mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.392mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.276mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 27µg 15µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.041g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.003g Salsify
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato Salsify
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
17%
Red potato
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/nutrients
  2. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.