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Black tea vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Black tea and Potato?

  • Potato is richer than Black tea in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 23% more.

We used Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Black tea
Black tea
2
:
8
Potato
Potato
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3950%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +5600%
Contains more Potassium +1048.6%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3950%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +5600%
Contains more Potassium +1048.6%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.2

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.
Black tea
Black tea
0
:
10
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Black tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Potato
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black tea
Black tea
1
:
4
Potato
Potato
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +5730%
Contains more Other +∞%
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Potato
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 Water +25.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +5730%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black tea
Black tea
1
:
2
Potato
Potato
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +950%
Black tea
29% 14% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +950%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Potato Opinion
Net carbs 0.3g 15.39g Potato
Protein 0g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0g 0.09g Potato
Carbs 0.3g 17.49g Potato
Calories 1kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0g 0.82g Black tea
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 0mg 12mg Potato
Iron 0.02mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 1mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 37mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 3mg 6mg Black tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.01mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.2mg Black tea
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 5µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0mg 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0mg 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0mg 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0mg 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0mg 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0.025g Black tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0.002g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea 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
1%
Black tea
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.