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Celeriac vs Potato - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Celeriac and Potato

  • Celeriac has more Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, while Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Celeriac covers your daily need of Vitamin K 33% more than Potato.
  • Celeriac contains 4 times more Calcium than Potato. While Celeriac contains 43mg of Calcium, Potato contains only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Celeriac, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart 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 E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
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% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +90.1%
Contains more Other +12%
Equal in Water - 79.25
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +90.1%
Contains more Other +12%
Equal in Water - 79.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Celeriac Potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celeriac Potato Opinion
Net carbs 7.4g 15.39g Potato
Protein 1.5g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Celeriac
Carbs 9.2g 17.49g Potato
Calories 42kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 1.6g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 1.8g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 43mg 12mg Celeriac
Iron 0.7mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 115mg 57mg Celeriac
Potassium 300mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 100mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.33mg 0.3mg Celeriac
Copper 0.07mg 0.11mg Potato
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.01mg Celeriac
Vitamin C 8mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.032mg Celeriac
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 0.295mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 8µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 41µg 2µg Celeriac
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.079g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.002g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 0.042g Celeriac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celeriac Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Celeriac
20%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.