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Hazelnut vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hazelnut and Potato

  • Hazelnut has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Folate than Potato.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 260% more.
  • Hazelnut contains 1503 times more Vitamin E than Potato. Hazelnut contains 15.03mg of Vitamin E , while Potato contains 0.01mg.
  • Potato contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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.
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Potato
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +480.2%
Contains more Magnesium +608.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.8%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +716.7%
Contains more Copper +1468.2%
Contains more Manganese +2987.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +480.2%
Contains more Magnesium +608.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.8%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +716.7%
Contains more Copper +1468.2%
Contains more Manganese +2987.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +150200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Folate +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +610%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +150200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Folate +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +610%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +629.3%
Contains more Fats +67400%
Contains more Other +104.5%
Contains more Water +1392.5%
Equal in Carbs - 17.49
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +629.3%
Contains more Fats +67400%
Contains more Other +104.5%
Contains more Water +1392.5%
Equal in Carbs - 17.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2282500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18757.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2282500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18757.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2370.6%
Contains more Starch +3085.4%
Contains more Glucose +342.9%
Contains more Fructose +271.4%
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2370.6%
Contains more Starch +3085.4%
Contains more Glucose +342.9%
Contains more Fructose +271.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Potato Opinion
Net carbs 7g 15.39g Potato
Protein 14.95g 2.05g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 0.09g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 17.49g Potato
Calories 628kcal 77kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.07g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 4.34g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 9.7g 2.1g Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 12mg Hazelnut
Iron 4.7mg 0.81mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 163mg 23mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 57mg Hazelnut
Potassium 680mg 425mg Hazelnut
Sodium 0mg 6mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 0.3mg Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 0.11mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 0.2mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 0.4µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 20IU 2IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 15.03mg 0.01mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.081mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.032mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.061mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.295mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.298mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 15µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg 2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.021mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg 0.067mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.066mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg 0.098mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg 0.107mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg 0.032mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0.081mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg 0.103mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg 0.035mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 0.002g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 0.042g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
71%
Hazelnut
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.439g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.