Celeriac vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between celeriac and potatoes
- Celeriac has more vitamin K and phosphorus; however, potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
- Celeriac covers your daily vitamin K needs 33% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes contain 3 times less calcium than celeriac. Celeriac contains 43mg of calcium, while potatoes contain 15mg.
- The glycemic index of potatoes is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Celeriac, 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 CalciumCalcium | +186.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1833.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41µg | 2µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.311mg | 11% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 300mg | 535mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Folate | 8µg | 28µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.08mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.41mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.2g | 21.15g | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.219mg | 3% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 93kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 14.8mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.148g | 0.057g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.4g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.6g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.352mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.079g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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.