Potato vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and rapini different?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin B6 and copper, while rapini is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, vitamin E, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B2.
- Rapini covers your daily need for vitamin K, 185% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes contain 3 times more copper than rapini. Potatoes contain 0.11mg of copper, while rapini contains 0.042mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index (86) than rapini (32).
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Broccoli raab, raw types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +116.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +303.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +453.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +513.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +444.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +54.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +210% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +52.9% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 224µg | 185% |
| Folate | 15µg | 83µg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.14mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 131µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.62mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.171mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 108mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.395mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.042mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.162mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 196mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 2.85g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.77mg | 4% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 22kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 3.17g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.221mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.322mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 20.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 18.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 0.15g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0.38g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0.17g | 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
17%
71%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)