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Rapini vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rapini and Potato

  • Rapini has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Calcium, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Rapini covers your daily Vitamin K needs 185% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 131 times less Vitamin A RAE than Rapini. Rapini has 131µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Potato has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli raab, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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.
Rapini
6
:
4
Potato
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Iron +98.1%
Contains more Zinc +113.9%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +173%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Copper +181%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Iron +98.1%
Contains more Zinc +113.9%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +173%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Copper +181%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70

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.
Rapini
7
:
3
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +26120%
Contains more Vitamin E +3950%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
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% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +26120%
Contains more Vitamin E +3950%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
3
:
2
Potato
Contains more Protein +26.8%
Contains more Fats +276.9%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +642.1%
Contains more Other +41.5%
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Protein +26.8%
Contains more Fats +276.9%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +642.1%
Contains more Other +41.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
0
:
4
Potato
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +263.6%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +100%
29% 26% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +263.6%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Potato Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 18.95g Potato
Protein 3.17g 2.5g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.13g Rapini
Carbs 2.85g 21.15g Potato
Calories 22kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.17g 0.34g Potato
Sugar 0.38g 1.18g Rapini
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g Rapini
Calcium 108mg 15mg Rapini
Iron 2.14mg 1.08mg Rapini
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 73mg 70mg Rapini
Potassium 196mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 33mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.77mg 0.36mg Rapini
Copper 0.042mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.395mg 0.219mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg 0.4µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 10IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg 0.04mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 9.6mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.064mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.048mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 83µg 28µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg 2µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.025mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg 0.081mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.08mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg 0.119mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg 0.13mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg 0.038mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg 0.099mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg 0.125mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg 0.042mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.003g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.057g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rapini 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
86%
Rapini
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.