Lime vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lime and potatoes
- Lime has more vitamin C, while potatoes have more vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 20% higher.
- Potatoes contain 3 times less calcium than lime. Lime contains 33mg of calcium, while potatoes contain 12mg.
- Lime has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lime is 32, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Limes, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2400% |
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 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +430.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +593% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +137.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.298mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 29.1mg | 19.7mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 425mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 57mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.061mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 2.05g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.295mg | 2% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.54g | 17.49g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.74g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.69g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.022g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 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
12%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)