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Potato vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato and True morels

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, however, True morels are richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 142% more.
  • Potato contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than True morels. Potato contains 0.298mg of Vitamin B6, while True morels contain 0.136mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Mushrooms, morel, 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 Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Iron +1403.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.4%
Contains more Zinc +576.7%
Contains more Copper +468.2%
Contains more Manganese +193.5%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Potassium - 411
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 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Iron +1403.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.4%
Contains more Zinc +576.7%
Contains more Copper +468.2%
Contains more Manganese +193.5%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Potassium - 411

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
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% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +242.9%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +533.3%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +42.9%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +242.9%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +533.3%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +931%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +931%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +93.5%
95% 2%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato True morels Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 2.3g Potato
Protein 2.05g 3.12g True morels
Fats 0.09g 0.57g True morels
Carbs 17.49g 5.1g Potato
Calories 77kcal 31kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 0g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 0.6g True morels
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g True morels
Calcium 12mg 43mg True morels
Iron 0.81mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 194mg True morels
Potassium 425mg 411mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 21mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 2.03mg True morels
Copper 0.11mg 0.625mg True morels
Manganese 0.2mg 0.587mg True morels
Selenium 0.4µg 2.2µg True morels
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin D 0IU 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 0µg 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin C 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.069mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.205mg True morels
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 2.252mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.44mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.136mg Potato
Folate 15µg 9µg 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 0.065g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.052g True morels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.433g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato True morels
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
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins

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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.