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Potato vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato and Red Wine different?

  • Potato is higher than Red Wine in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Potato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 22% more than Red Wine.

Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red 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.
Potato
Potato
9
:
1
Red Wine
Red Wine
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.8%
Contains more Potassium +234.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Red Wine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.8%
Contains more Potassium +234.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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
Potato
9
:
0
Red Wine
Red Wine
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.8%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Potato
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%
Red Wine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.8%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
3
:
2
Red Wine
Red Wine
Contains more Protein +2828.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +570.1%
Contains more Other +867%
Equal in Water - 86.49
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Red Wine
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +2828.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +570.1%
Contains more Other +867%
Equal in Water - 86.49

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Red Wine Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 2.61g Potato
Protein 2.05g 0.07g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0g Potato
Carbs 17.49g 2.61g Potato
Calories 77kcal 85kcal Red Wine
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 0.62g Red Wine
Fiber 2.1g 0g Potato
Calcium 12mg 8mg Potato
Iron 0.81mg 0.46mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 23mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 127mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 4mg Red Wine
Zinc 0.3mg 0.14mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.011mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.132mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Potato
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.005mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.031mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.224mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.03mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.057mg Potato
Folate 15µg 1µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0.4µg 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 0g Red Wine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato Red Wine
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
2%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Wine
Red Wine contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.