Potato vs. Potatoes, canned, drained solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and potatoes, canned, drained solids different?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium, while potatoes, canned, drained solids is higher in iron.
- Potatoes cover your daily need for vitamin C, 16% more than potatoes, canned, drained solids.
- Potatoes contain 2 times more phosphorus than potatoes, canned, drained solids. Potatoes contain 57mg of phosphorus, while potatoes, canned, drained solids contains 28mg.
- Potatoes are lower in sodium.
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Potatoes, canned, drained solids types were used in this article.
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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 | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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 | +286.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
13.61 g
Water:
84.28 g
Other:
0.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
~equal in
Water
~84.28g
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
0.054 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 77kcal | 60kcal |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 1.41g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 5.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 11.31g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 13.61g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 229mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.26mg |
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| Sugar | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.057mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.28mg |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 219mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.097mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.915mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.188mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.054g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.057mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.085mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.086mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.063mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.08mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.031mg |
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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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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potatoes, canned, drained solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potatoes, canned, drained solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Potatoes, canned, drained solids is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)