Potato vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potatoes and icing
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, manganese, and fiber; however, icing is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 23% more.
- Potatoes contain less saturated fat.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of icing is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 | +2200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +406.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +328.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +382.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +436.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +426.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +843.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +425.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17933.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +288.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +242900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18831% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 7.951g | 53% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 16.23g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.302mg | 21% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 418kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 67.89g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 2.974g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 34mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 4.86g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.53mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 13µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 184mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 0g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)