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Potato vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potatoes and pudding

  • Potatoes have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and iron, while pudding has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% higher.
  • Pudding contains 10 times less vitamin B6 than potatoes. Potatoes contain 0.298mg of vitamin B6, while pudding contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potatoes is lower.
  • Pudding has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pudding is 47, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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.
Potato
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.3%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +783.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +825%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +697.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +893.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~11.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more OtherOther +21.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
~equal in Water ~73.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.03mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.157mg 10%
Calcium 12mg 106mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.025g 1.81g 8%
Potassium 425mg 150mg 8%
Selenium 0.4µg 3.7µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.133mg 6%
Iron 0.81mg 0.34mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Fiber 2.1g 0.8g 5%
Fats 0.09g 3.15g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.038mg 4%
Phosphorus 57mg 87mg 4%
Sodium 6mg 98mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.097mg 4%
Folate 15µg 4µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.819g 2%
Calories 77kcal 120kcal 2%
Protein 2.05g 3.16g 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg 1%
Carbs 17.49g 19.64g 1%
Magnesium 23mg 20mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.18g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.326mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 11.96g N/A
Copper 0.11mg 0.111mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.06mg 0%
Choline 12.1mg 11.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Pudding
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Potato
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.