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Potato vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potatoes and chickpea raw different?

  • Chickpea raw is higher than potatoes in manganese, folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Chickpea raw covers your daily need for manganese, 918% more than potatoes.
  • Potatoes have a higher glycemic index (86) than chickpea raw (36).

Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, 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.
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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +243.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.9%
Contains more IronIron +432.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +496.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +820%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10553%

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
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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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +3613.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +720.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +931.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +898.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6611.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.9%
Contains more OtherOther +155.4%

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6402.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.2mg 21.306mg 918%
Folate 15µg 557µg 136%
Copper 0.11mg 0.656mg 61%
Iron 0.81mg 4.31mg 44%
Fiber 2.1g 12.2g 40%
Protein 2.05g 20.47g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.477mg 33%
Phosphorus 57mg 252mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 1.588mg 26%
Zinc 0.3mg 2.76mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 2.731g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.535mg 18%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 4mg 17%
Choline 12.1mg 99.3mg 16%
Calories 77kcal 378kcal 15%
Carbs 17.49g 62.95g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.212mg 14%
Magnesium 23mg 79mg 13%
Potassium 425mg 718mg 9%
Fats 0.09g 6.04g 9%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin K 2µg 9µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.82mg 5%
Calcium 12mg 57mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.603g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 1.377g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 1.541mg 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 6mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 10.7g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.566mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Chickpea raw
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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.578g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.