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Potato vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato and Caper?

  • Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Caper is richer in Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 102% higher.
  • Potato has 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Caper. Potato has 0.298mg of Vitamin B6, while Caper has 0.023mg.
  • Potato contains less Sodium.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Capers, canned types in this comparison.

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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
4
:
6
Caper
Contains more Phosphorus +470%
Contains more Potassium +962.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +156.4%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +470%
Contains more Potassium +962.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +156.4%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Zinc - 0.32

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
5
:
5
Caper
Contains more Vitamin C +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +992.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1195.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.4%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1130%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +992.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1195.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.4%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
:
4
Caper
Contains more Carbs +257.7%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +855.6%
Contains more Other +617.9%
Equal in Water - 83.85
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Carbs +257.7%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +855.6%
Contains more Other +617.9%
Equal in Water - 83.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
:
2
Caper
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.8%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Caper Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 1.69g Potato
Protein 2.05g 2.36g Caper
Fats 0.09g 0.86g Caper
Carbs 17.49g 4.89g Potato
Calories 77kcal 23kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 2.1g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 12mg 40mg Caper
Iron 0.81mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 57mg 10mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 40mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 2348mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.32mg Caper
Copper 0.11mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.2mg 0.078mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 2IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 19.7mg 4.3mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.018mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.652mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.027mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.023mg Potato
Folate 15µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 2µg 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.233g Potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.063g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.304g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Caper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caper
Caper 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 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients
  2. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.