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Corn vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn and Red potato?

  • Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, while Red potato is higher in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Red potato's daily need coverage for Copper is 14% higher.
  • Red potato has 3 times less Sugar than Corn. Corn has 4.54g of Sugar, while Red potato has 1.43g.

We used Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.173
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.173

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.
Corn
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Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.595
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.595

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +84.3%
Equal in Carbs - 19.59
Equal in Water - 76.67
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +84.3%
Equal in Carbs - 19.59
Equal in Water - 76.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1302.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1302.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +508.9%
Contains more Glucose +52.7%
Contains more Fructose +79.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +111.3%
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 0.55 g
Fructose: 0.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +508.9%
Contains more Glucose +52.7%
Contains more Fructose +79.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +111.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn Red potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 17.79g Corn
Protein 3.41g 2.3g Corn
Fats 1.5g 0.15g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 19.59g Corn
Calories 96kcal 89kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.79g 0.44g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 1.43g Red potato
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g Corn
Calcium 3mg 9mg Red potato
Iron 0.45mg 0.7mg Red potato
Magnesium 26mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 77mg 72mg Corn
Potassium 218mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 1mg 12mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.4mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.167mg 0.173mg Red potato
Selenium 0.2µg Corn
Vitamin A 263IU 10IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 1µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.08mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg 12.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.072mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.05mg Corn
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 1.595mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.341mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 23µg 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.023mg
Threonine 0.133mg 0.075mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.074mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg 0.109mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg 0.12mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg 0.035mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.091mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg 0.115mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg 0.039mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.002g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.043g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Red potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
17%
Corn
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.