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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.
Potato
4
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%
Tart
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.28mg

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
4
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%
Tart
7
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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Tart
4
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +558.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6555.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339.1%
~equal in Other ~1.18g

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
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
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.
Potato Tart
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Tart DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
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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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
  2. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.