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Potato vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato and Italian ice

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5 in Potato is higher than in Italian ice.
  • Potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 23% more than Italian ice.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6983.3%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
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 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6983.3%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +3840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14800%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +3840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14800%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6733.3%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Other +2140%
Equal in Water - 86.4
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +6733.3%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Other +2140%
Equal in Water - 86.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 13.5g Potato
Protein 2.05g 0.03g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0.02g Potato
Carbs 17.49g 13.5g Potato
Calories 77kcal 53kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Italian ice
Fiber 2.1g 0g Potato
Calcium 12mg 1mg Potato
Iron 0.81mg 0.09mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 0mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 6mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.3mg 0.03mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.01mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.02mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Potato
Vitamin A 2IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.5mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.005mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.715mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.005mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.002mg Potato
Folate 15µg 5µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.