Garlic vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Garlic and Potato?
- Garlic is richer than Potato in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
- Garlic's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 72% more.
- Garlic has 36 times more Selenium than Potato. While Garlic has 14.2µg of Selenium, Potato has only 0.4µg.
We used Garlic, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw types in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+1408.3%
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Iron
+109.9%
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Phosphorus
+168.4%
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Zinc
+286.7%
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Copper
+171.8%
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Manganese
+736%
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Selenium
+3450%
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Sodium
-64.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 425
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Calcium
+1408.3%
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Iron
+109.9%
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Phosphorus
+168.4%
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Zinc
+286.7%
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Copper
+171.8%
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Manganese
+736%
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Selenium
+3450%
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-64.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 425
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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Vitamin A
+350%
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Vitamin E
+700%
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Vitamin C
+58.4%
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Vitamin B1
+146.9%
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Vitamin B2
+243.8%
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Vitamin B5
+102%
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Vitamin B6
+314.4%
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Vitamin B3
+51.6%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin K
+17.6%
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Vitamin A
+350%
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Vitamin E
+700%
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Vitamin C
+58.4%
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Vitamin B1
+146.9%
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Vitamin B2
+243.8%
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Vitamin B5
+102%
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Vitamin B6
+314.4%
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Vitamin B3
+51.6%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin K
+17.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+210.2%
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Fats
+455.6%
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Carbs
+89%
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Other
+33.9%
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Water
+35.3%
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Protein
+210.2%
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Fats
+455.6%
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Carbs
+89%
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+33.9%
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Water
+35.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+450%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+492.9%
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Saturated Fat
-71.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+450%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+492.9%
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Saturated Fat
-71.9%
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 price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 30.96g | 15.39g |
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| Protein | 6.36g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 0.5g | 0.09g |
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| Carbs | 33.06g | 17.49g |
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| Calories | 149kcal | 77kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 1g | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.1g | |
| Calcium | 181mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 153mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 425mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 14.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 19.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.298mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.035mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.089g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.042g |
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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
43%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)