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Nopales vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nopales and Russet potato different?

  • Nopales are higher in Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Russet potato is 22% higher.
  • Nopales contain 9 times more Calcium than Russet potato. While Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, Russet potato contains only 18mg.

Nopales, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 Calcium +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Manganese +100.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +81.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +114%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +105.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Manganese +100.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +81.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +114%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +105.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4470%
Contains more Vitamin C +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +165%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.7%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4470%
Contains more Vitamin C +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +165%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.7%
Contains more Folate +766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +543.8%
Contains more Other +18.4%
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +543.8%
Contains more Other +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.054
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.054

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.32g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.09g 0.13g Russet potato
Carbs 3.33g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 16kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.15g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 164mg 18mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 52mg 30mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 257mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 21mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.25mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.052mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.457mg 0.228mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 10IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 9.3mg 8.3mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 3µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 5.3µg 2µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.04mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.077mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.059mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.015mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.059mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.025mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.032g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.003g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales Russet 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
10%
Nopales
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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.

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.