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Potato flour vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato flour and Corn

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, while Corn has more Vitamin B5.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 48% higher.
  • Corn contains 5 times less Potassium than Potato flour. Potato flour contains 1001mg of Potassium, while Corn contains 218mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato flour and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Potato flour
Potato flour
8
:
2
Corn
Corn
Contains more Calcium +2066.7%
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +359.2%
Contains more Copper +302%
Contains more Manganese +87.4%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Potato flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Corn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2066.7%
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +359.2%
Contains more Copper +302%
Contains more Manganese +87.4%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%

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.
Potato flour
Potato flour
5
:
5
Corn
Corn
Contains more Vitamin E +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 23
Potato flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Corn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato flour
Potato flour
3
:
2
Corn
Corn
Contains more Protein +102.3%
Contains more Carbs +296.1%
Contains more Other +348.6%
Contains more Fats +341.2%
Contains more Water +1025.9%
Potato flour
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Corn
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +102.3%
Contains more Carbs +296.1%
Contains more Other +348.6%
Contains more Fats +341.2%
Contains more Water +1025.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato flour
Potato flour
1
:
2
Corn
Corn
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302%
Potato flour
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
Corn
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Corn Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 18.58g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 3.41g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 83.1g 20.98g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 96kcal Potato flour
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 3.52g 4.54g Potato flour
Fiber 5.9g 2.4g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 3mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 0.45mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 26mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 77mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 218mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.54mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.197mg 0.049mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg 0.167mg Potato flour
Selenium 1.1µg 0.2µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.09mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.8mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.093mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.057mg Corn
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 1.683mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.139mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 23µg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.023mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg 0.133mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg 0.133mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg 0.358mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg 0.141mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg 0.069mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg 0.155mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg 0.191mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg 0.091mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.197g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato flour Corn
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
31%
Potato flour
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato flour
Potato flour is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
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.

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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/nutrients
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.