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Potato vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potatoes and cheesecake different?

  • Potatoes are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium; however, cheesecake is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheesecake is 49% higher.
  • Potatoes contain 49 times more vitamin C than cheesecake. While potatoes contain 19.7mg of vitamin C, cheesecake contains only 0.4mg.
  • Potatoes have less sodium.
  • Cheesecake has a lower glycemic index (50) than potatoes (86).

Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372.2%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%

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
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4825%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +473.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +279.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.3%
Contains more FatsFats +24900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3714.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.025g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.09g 22.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 8.634g 22%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.4mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.052mg 19%
Sodium 6mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Calories 77kcal 321kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.193mg 12%
Copper 0.11mg 0.02mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 1.602g 10%
Potassium 425mg 90mg 10%
Selenium 0.4µg 5.2µg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 0.4g 7%
Protein 2.05g 5.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Choline 12.1mg 45.9mg 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.571mg 6%
Phosphorus 57mg 93mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.195mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.028mg 4%
Calcium 12mg 51mg 4%
Carbs 17.49g 25.5g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.14mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 4.4µg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.51mg 2%
Iron 0.81mg 0.63mg 2%
Folate 15µg 18µg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.133mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Cheesecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Potato
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.