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Potato vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato and Game?

  • Potato is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Game is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 54% more.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted types 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
4
:
6
Game
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Iron +418.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +93.6%
Contains more Selenium +3125%
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 2% 158% 20% 90% 33% 8% 46% 71% 3% 71%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Iron +418.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +93.6%
Contains more Selenium +3125%

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
10
:
2
Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2181.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 65% 169% 0% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2181.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
:
3
Game
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Protein +1336.6%
Contains more Fats +2866.7%
Contains more Other +76.8%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Protein +1336.6%
Contains more Fats +2866.7%
Contains more Other +76.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
:
2
Game
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1281%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.58 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1281%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Game Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 0g Potato
Protein 2.05g 29.45g Game
Fats 0.09g 2.67g Game
Carbs 17.49g 0g Potato
Calories 77kcal 150kcal Game
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Game
Fiber 2.1g 0g Potato
Calcium 12mg 4mg Potato
Iron 0.81mg 4.2mg Game
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Game
Phosphorus 57mg 210mg Game
Potassium 425mg 372mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 54mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 1.68mg Game
Copper 0.11mg 0.213mg Game
Manganese 0.2mg 0.022mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 12.9µg Game
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.26mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.73mg Game
Vitamin B3 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg Potato
Folate 15µg 9µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg 1.362mg Game
Isoleucine 0.066mg 1.126mg Game
Leucine 0.098mg 2.489mg Game
Lysine 0.107mg 2.462mg Game
Methionine 0.032mg 0.838mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 1.166mg Game
Valine 0.103mg 1.31mg Game
Histidine 0.035mg 1.401mg Game
Cholesterol 0mg 126mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.97g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.63g Game
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.58g Game

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Game
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
20%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.945g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game
Game is relatively richer in minerals

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.