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Potato vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potatoes and khorasan wheat

  • The amount of selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, vitamin B3, zinc, and magnesium in khorasan wheat is higher than in potatoes.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily selenium needs 147% more than potatoes.
  • Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of khorasan wheat is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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
0
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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +465.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +365.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +360%
Contains more ZincZinc +1126.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +538.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1267.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20275%
~equal in Potassium ~403mg

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
3
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% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +598.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +221.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +615.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +609.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2266.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +303.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1378.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
95% 2%
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
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +136.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +242.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +223.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Potato Khorasan wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 81.5µg 147%
Manganese 0.2mg 2.735mg 110%
Copper 0.11mg 0.506mg 44%
Phosphorus 57mg 364mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.566mg 40%
Iron 0.81mg 3.77mg 37%
Fiber 2.1g 11.1g 36%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 6.375mg 33%
Zinc 0.3mg 3.68mg 31%
Magnesium 23mg 130mg 25%
Protein 2.05g 14.54g 25%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg 22%
Carbs 17.49g 70.58g 18%
Starch 15.29g 52.41g 15%
Calories 77kcal 337kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.949mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.184mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.61mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.621g 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Fats 0.09g 2.13g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.259mg 3%
Choline 12.1mg 25.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.196g 1%
Potassium 425mg 403mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 22mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.213g 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 7.84g N/A
Sodium 6mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.