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Portobello vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Portobello and Russet potato different?

  • Portobello is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Portobello is 39% higher.
  • Portobello contains 8 times more Vitamin B2 than Russet potato. While Portobello contains 0.403mg of Vitamin B2, Russet potato contains only 0.048mg.

Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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 Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +4280%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +4280%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.3%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +739.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.2%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +739.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.2%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +346.2%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +382.9%
Contains more Other +29.8%
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +346.2%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +382.9%
Contains more Other +29.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +510.8%
Contains more Starch +3958.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +510.8%
Contains more Starch +3958.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 3.28g 2.63g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.13g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 29kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 0.43g 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0g 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 2.26g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 3mg 18mg Russet potato
Iron 0.4mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 135mg 71mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 11mg 14mg Portobello
Zinc 0.65mg 0.35mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.107mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 21.9µg 0.5µg Portobello
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.067mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.048mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 1.348mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.38mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 19µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.027mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.086mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.085mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg 0.125mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.035mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.41mg 0.131mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.044mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.003g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.054g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello 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
30%
Portobello
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello 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.
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.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.