Potato vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and russet potatoes different?
- Potatoes are higher than russet potatoes in vitamin C.
- Potatoes cover your daily need for vitamin C, 13% more than russet potatoes.
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 | +137.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24% |
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:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
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Water
~74.45g
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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.45 g
Sucrose:
0.39 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +14.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +129.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +19.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +23.1% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 8.3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.354mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 550mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.07mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.348mg | 2% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 97kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 2.63g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.228mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 17.45g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 21.44g | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 19.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 1.08g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0.32g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)