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Cardoon vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cardoon and Red potato

  • Cardoon has more Folate, Copper, and Calcium, however, Red potato is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Red potato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 12% more than Cardoon.
  • Red potato has 14 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon has 170mg of Sodium, while Red potato has 12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cardoon, raw and Potatoes, red, 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 +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +213%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +213%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.7

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 Folate +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +530%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.341
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% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 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% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +530%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.341

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +381.3%
Contains more Other +14.2%
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +381.3%
Contains more Other +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 0.7g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Red potato
Carbs 4.07g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 17kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Red potato
Calcium 70mg 9mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.7mg
Magnesium 42mg 28mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 400mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 170mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.231mg 0.174mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.173mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg Cardoon
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 2mg 12.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.05mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 68µg 27µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.026g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.002g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.043g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardoon Red 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
10%
Cardoon
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/nutrients
  2. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.