Potato vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potatoes and nectarine
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, potassium, and manganese, while nectarine has more vitamin A and vitamin E.
- Potatoes cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 21% more than nectarine.
- Potatoes contain 4 times more manganese than nectarine. While potatoes contain 0.2mg of manganese, nectarine contains only 0.054mg.
- The amount of sugar in potatoes is lower.
- Nectarine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nectarine is 43, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Nectarines, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +189.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +264.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1092% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +255.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +21742.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2764.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +406.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +426.9% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.025mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 5.4mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 201mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.054mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 0.07g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.77mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.185mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 1.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 10.55g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 1.37g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 6.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 8.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 7.89g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.125mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.113g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.008mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.025 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.