Potato vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Potato and Minestrone
- Potato has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Copper, and Iron, however, Minestrone is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
- Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 21% more.
- Potato contains 8 times more Magnesium than Minestrone. Potato contains 23mg of Magnesium, while Minestrone contains 3mg.
- Potato contains less Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
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 | +3840% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +268.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +626.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +48400% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +275.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1055.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
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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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +995.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 77kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 1.77g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 1.04g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 4.26g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 4.66g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 130mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.31mg |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 23mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 254mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 970IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 49µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.152mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | |
| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.29g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.46g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.098mg | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.076mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.064mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.074mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.03mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
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 Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.2)