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Potato flour vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato flour and Salsify

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Iron, while Salsify has more Vitamin B2.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 42% higher.
  • Salsify contains 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Potato flour. Potato flour contains 3.507mg of Vitamin B3, while Salsify contains 0.392mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato flour and Salsify, 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.
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +150.9%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +253.7%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +181.4%
Contains more Manganese +49%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +150.9%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +253.7%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +181.4%
Contains more Manganese +49%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%

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 E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +794.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +794.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +152.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +441%
Contains more Other +324.3%
Contains more Water +1142.3%
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +152.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +441%
Contains more Other +324.3%
Contains more Water +1142.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%

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 Salsify
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 12.26g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 2.73g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.17g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 15.36g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 68kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g 2.9g Salsify
Fiber 5.9g 3.1g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 47mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 0.55mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 18mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 56mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 283mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 16mg Salsify
Zinc 0.54mg 0.3mg Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.07mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg 0.21mg Potato flour
Selenium 1.1µg 0.6µg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.19mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4.6mg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.056mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 0.392mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.276mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.218mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 15µg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Salsify
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.003g Potato flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.074g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour Salsify
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.