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Butterbur vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Butterbur and Russet potato

  • Butterbur has more Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% more.
  • Butterbur has 6 times more Calcium than Russet potato. Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, while Russet potato has 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +472.2%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Iron +970%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +491.7%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.107
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +472.2%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Iron +970%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +491.7%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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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Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
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% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.8%
Contains more Folate +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +574.4%
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Carbs +493.9%
Equal in Other - 1.35
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +574.4%
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Carbs +493.9%
Equal in Other - 1.35

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterbur Russet 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 0.39g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.04g 0.13g Russet potato
Carbs 3.61g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 14kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Butterbur
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 103mg 18mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 12mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 655mg 550mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 14mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.103mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.274mg 0.228mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 10IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 31.5mg 8.3mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 10µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.