Potato vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potatoes and cranberries
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6, potassium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B1; however, cranberries are richer in vitamin E and fiber.
- Potatoes cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 19% more than cranberries.
- Cranberries have 11 times less vitamin B3 than potatoes. Potatoes have 1.061mg of vitamin B3, while cranberries have 0.101mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of cranberries is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Cranberries, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +431.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +418.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +950.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +422.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
0.46 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
11.97 g
Water:
87.32 g
Other:
0.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +345.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +833.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.16 g
Glucose:
3.44 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1009.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +157.7% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.057mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 80mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.32mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.012mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.101mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.6g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.056mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 15µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 0.46g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.267mg | 3% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 11.97g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 8.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 4.27g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.018mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)