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Potato vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato and Borage?

  • Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Borage is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% more.
  • Potato has 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Borage. While Potato has 0.376mg of Vitamin B5, Borage has only 0.041mg.

We used Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Borage, raw types in this article.

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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
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6
Borage
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +205.6%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Copper +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +205.6%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Copper +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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
7
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3
Borage
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +817.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +817.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
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3
Borage
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +591.2%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Equal in Other - 1.44
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +591.2%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Equal in Other - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
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2
Borage
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.2%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Borage Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 3.06g Potato
Protein 2.5g 1.8g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 21.15g 3.06g Potato
Calories 93kcal 21kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Borage
Fiber 2.2g Potato
Calcium 15mg 93mg Borage
Iron 1.08mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 28mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 70mg 53mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 470mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 80mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.2mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.219mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 10IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.06mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.9mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.041mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.084mg Potato
Folate 28µg 13µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.17g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Borage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Potato
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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/170093/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.