Corn raw vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn raw and Potato different?
- Corn raw is higher in Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato is 16% higher.
- Corn raw contains 3 times more Folate than Potato. While Corn raw contains 42µg of Folate, Potato contains only 15µg.
Corn, sweet, yellow, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +9250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +143.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +189.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.8% |
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Carbs
~17.49g
~equal in
Water
~79.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1059.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +423.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1006.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +646.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +168.2% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 86kcal | 77kcal |
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| Protein | 3.27g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 1.35g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 19.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.7g | 15.39g |
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| Carbs | 18.7g | 17.49g |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 425mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.81mg |
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| Sugar | 6.26g | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.3mg |
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| Starch | 5.7g | 15.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 89mg | 57mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 187IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.163mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 23mg | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.325g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.432g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 0.042g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.035mg |
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.26g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g |
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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
18%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.