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Potato vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potatoes and whipped cream?

  • Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, iron, and manganese, yet whipped cream is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Whipped cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 69% higher.
  • Potatoes contain less saturated fat.
  • Whipped cream has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.1%
Contains more IronIron +1520%
Contains more CopperCopper +1000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +741.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%

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% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1415.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +626.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.305mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
Contains more OtherOther +47.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more FatsFats +24588.9%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1864.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Whipped cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.025g 13.831g 63%
Fats 0.09g 22.22g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 188µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.041mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 6.418g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Copper 0.11mg 0.01mg 11%
Iron 0.81mg 0.05mg 10%
Calories 77kcal 257kcal 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.001mg 9%
Calcium 12mg 101mg 9%
Potassium 425mg 147mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.07mg 6%
Phosphorus 57mg 89mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.825g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.64mg 4%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.065mg 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.4µg 2%
Protein 2.05g 3.2g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Carbs 17.49g 12.49g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Choline 12.1mg 16.8mg 1%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 12.49g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 8g N/A
Sodium 6mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.305mg 0%
Vitamin K 2µg 1.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.087mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Whipped cream
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
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.