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Poi vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Poi and Russet potato

  • Poi is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Russet potato is higher in Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Poi covers your daily Vitamin E needs 15% more than Russet potato.
  • Poi contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Russet potato. While Poi contains 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, Russet potato contains only 0.067mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Poi and Potatoes, Russet, 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 less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Copper +55.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.1%
Contains more Potassium +200.5%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Copper +55.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.1%
Contains more Potassium +200.5%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%

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.
Poi
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Contains more Vitamin A +560%
Contains more Vitamin E +3185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
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 +560%
Contains more Vitamin E +3185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27%
Contains more Protein +592.1%
Contains more Other +121.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.13
Equal in Water - 74.45
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 Carbs +27%
Contains more Protein +592.1%
Contains more Other +121.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.13
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.054
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
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.
Poi Russet potato
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 26.83g 19.14g Poi
Protein 0.38g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.14g 0.13g Poi
Carbs 27.23g 21.44g Poi
Calories 112kcal 97kcal Poi
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 0.39g 1.08g Poi
Fiber 0.4g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 16mg 18mg Russet potato
Iron 0.88mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 24mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 39mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 183mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 12mg 14mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.166mg 0.107mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 0.228mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 10IU Poi
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.07mg Poi
Vitamin C 4mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.067mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 21µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 1µg 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.032g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.003g Poi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.054g Poi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
19%
Poi
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi 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 ($)

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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.