Rapini vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rapini and potatoes different?
- Rapini is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, vitamin E, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B2, while potatoes are higher in vitamin B6 and copper.
- Rapini covers your daily need for vitamin K, 185% more than potatoes.
- Rapini contains 1311 times more vitamin A than potatoes. Rapini contains 2622IU of vitamin A, while potatoes contain 2IU.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index (86) than rapini (32).
Broccoli raab, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +303.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +453.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +444.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +513.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +54.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +210% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +52.9% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 224µg | 2µg | 185% |
| Folate | 83µg | 15µg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.81mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 131µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1.62mg | 0.01mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.171mg | 0.298mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.395mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.162mg | 0.081mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.129mg | 0.032mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 425mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 2.85g | 17.49g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.77mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 77kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.17g | 2.05g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.042g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.221mg | 1.061mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.295mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 19.7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.15g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.38g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.106mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.048mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.128mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.153mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.26g | 0% |
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
71%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)