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Potato vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potatoes and strudel

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 in strudel is higher than in potatoes.
  • Strudel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 67% more than potatoes.
  • Potatoes contain less sodium.
  • Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of strudel is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel.

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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
6
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 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +498.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2341.7%
Contains more IronIron +628.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +361.4%

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
5
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% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +399.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +393.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +171.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12122.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.9%
Contains more OtherOther +328.6%

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
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10852.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Strudel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.6µg 67%
Iron 0.81mg 5.9mg 64%
Vitamin A 0µg 395µg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.45mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 4.6g 30%
Sodium 6mg 691mg 30%
Phosphorus 57mg 263mg 29%
Calcium 12mg 293mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.39mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 5.3mg 26%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.53mg 18%
Fats 0.09g 11g 17%
Folate 15µg 74µg 15%
Saturated fat 0.025g 2.7g 12%
Calories 77kcal 318kcal 12%
Copper 0.11mg 12%
Carbs 17.49g 50g 11%
Potassium 425mg 71mg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 2.8g 7%
Protein 2.05g 5g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Fiber 2.1g 1.2g 4%
Magnesium 23mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 48.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.82g 16.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
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 Strudel
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
62%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Strudel
Strudel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.675g)
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

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.