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Butterbur vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterbur and Potato

  • Butterbur has more Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Butterbur covers your daily Vitamin C needs 24% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 7 times less Calcium than Butterbur. Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, while Potato has 15mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
Contains more Calcium +586.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +980%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.3%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +586.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +980%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.3%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +14.6%

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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224%
Contains more Folate +180%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +541%
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Carbs +485.9%
Equal in Other - 1.33
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +541%
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Carbs +485.9%
Equal in Other - 1.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 18.95g Potato
Protein 0.39g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.04g 0.13g Potato
Carbs 3.61g 21.15g Potato
Calories 14kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Butterbur
Fiber 2.2g Potato
Calcium 103mg 15mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 12mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 655mg 535mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 10mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.103mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.274mg 0.219mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 10IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 31.5mg 9.6mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 10µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.