Gooseberry vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gooseberries and potatoes different?
- Gooseberries are higher in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin A; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potatoes is 17% higher.
- Gooseberries contain 145 times more vitamin A than potatoes. While gooseberries contain 290IU of vitamin A, potatoes contain only 2IU.
- Gooseberries have a lower glycemic index (15) than potatoes (86).
Gooseberries, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +108.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +253.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
10.18 g
Water:
87.87 g
Other:
0.49 g
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +544.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
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Water
~79.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.317 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +654.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.298mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 27.7mg | 19.7mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 2.1g | 9% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 425mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.81mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.061mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 57mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.144mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.317g | 0.042g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 2.05g | 2% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.18g | 17.49g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.58g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.88g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.051g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
13%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)