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Baby food vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baby food and Potato?

  • Baby food is richer than Potato in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin E , and Fiber.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 584% more.
  • Baby food has 368 times more Vitamin E than Potato. While Baby food has 3.68mg of Vitamin E , Potato has only 0.01mg.

We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw types 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 Calcium +6008.3%
Contains more Iron +5764.2%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +587.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +203.6%
Contains more Selenium +6375%
Equal in Potassium - 425
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +6008.3%
Contains more Iron +5764.2%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +587.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +203.6%
Contains more Selenium +6375%
Equal in Potassium - 425

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +36700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2909.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8390.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.1%
Contains more Folate +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +756.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +36700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2909.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8390.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.1%
Contains more Folate +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +756.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +495.1%
Contains more Fats +4788.9%
Contains more Carbs +319.7%
Contains more Other +194.6%
Contains more Water +1082.8%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +495.1%
Contains more Fats +4788.9%
Contains more Carbs +319.7%
Contains more Other +194.6%
Contains more Water +1082.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3940.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3940.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Potato Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 15.39g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 2.05g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 0.09g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 17.49g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 77kcal Baby food
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.87g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 7.5g 2.1g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 12mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0.81mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 23mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 57mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 425mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 6mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 0.3mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.11mg Baby food
Manganese 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 25.9µg 0.4µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 2IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.01mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.081mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.032mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 1.061mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.295mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 43µg 15µg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.021mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg 0.067mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.066mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg 0.098mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg 0.107mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg 0.032mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.081mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg 0.103mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg 0.035mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.002g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.042g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
176%
Baby food
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.