Agar vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are agar and russet potatoes different?
- Agar has more iron, manganese, magnesium, folate, calcium, copper, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin E, and fiber than russet potatoes.
- Daily need coverage for iron for agar is 254% higher.
- Agar contains 71 times more vitamin E than russet potatoes. While agar contains 5mg of vitamin E, russet potatoes contain only 0.07mg.
Seaweed, agar, dried and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3372.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +470.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1557.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1786% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +694.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1120% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2130.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +567.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.21 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
80.88 g
Water:
8.68 g
Other:
3.93 g
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +277.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +757.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 21.4mg | 1.07mg | 254% |
| Manganese | 4.3mg | 0.228mg | 177% |
| Magnesium | 770mg | 30mg | 176% |
| Folate | 580µg | 26µg | 139% |
| Calcium | 625mg | 18mg | 61% |
| Copper | 0.61mg | 0.107mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.018mg | 0.38mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 5.8mg | 0.35mg | 50% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 0.07mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 7.7g | 2.3g | 22% |
| Carbs | 80.88g | 21.44g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 2µg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1125mg | 550mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.222mg | 0.048mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 0.5µg | 13% |
| Calories | 306kcal | 97kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Choline | 63.3mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.45g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.202mg | 1.348mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.21g | 2.63g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.067mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.354mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.18g | 19.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.97g | 1.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.087g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
72%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.