Nopales vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nopales and red potato
- Nopales have more calcium, manganese, and magnesium, while red potato has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Nopales' daily need coverage for calcium is 15% higher.
- Red potato contains 3 times less manganese than nopales. Nopales contain 0.457mg of manganese, while red potato contains 0.173mg.
- Nopales have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nopales is 7, while the glycemic index of red potato is 89.
The food types used in this comparison are Nopales, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.
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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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1722.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +234.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +289% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +158.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +488.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 164mg | 9mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.174mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.212mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 545mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 72mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 1.595mg | 7% |
| Folate | 3µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 28mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 19.59g | 5% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 12.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.341mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 18.9mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sodium | 21mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
8%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.