Oats vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oats and red potato
- Oats have more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, red potato is higher in vitamin C.
- Oats cover your daily need for manganese, 208% more than red potato.
- Oats have 12 times more zinc than red potato. While oats have 3.97mg of zinc, red potato has only 0.33mg.
- The glycemic index of red potato is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oats and Potatoes, red, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +704.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +440% |
| Contains more IronIron | +546.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +367.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1103% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +757.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3386.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +842% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +348.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +383.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
15.9 g
Water:
80.96 g
Other:
1.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +793.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4828.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +316.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +884.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.035 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4196.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.916mg | 0.141mg | 208% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 61mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.081mg | 57% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 0.134mg | 55% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.73mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 22mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 1.7g | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 0.33mg | 33% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 1.89g | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.279mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 0.059g | 17% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 15.9g | 17% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 70kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 0.14g | 10% |
| Folate | 56µg | 18µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.031mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 0.003g | 5% |
| Starch | 13.35g | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 0.035g | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 429mg | 455mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 1.149mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 14.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.29g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% |
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
30%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.182g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
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.