Potato vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potatoes and tart
- Potatoes have more vitamin C and potassium, while tart has more vitamin B2, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Tart's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 40% higher.
- Tart contains 6 times less potassium than potatoes. Potatoes contain 425mg of potassium, while tart contains 66mg.
- The amount of sodium in potatoes is lower.
- Tart has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tart is 45, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Breakfast tart, low fat.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +543.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +322.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3125% |
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 | +418.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +251.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1615.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +558.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6555.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +339.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1990.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.549mg | 40% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 3.42mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 285µg | 32% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 12.9µg | 23% |
| Folate | 15µg | 100µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 76.8g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 3.8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.285mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 3.8mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 361mg | 15% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 372kcal | 15% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 66mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 5.99g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 3.338g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.878g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 1.393g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 93mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 3.99g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 8.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 75.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 4.87g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.28mg | 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.368g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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