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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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