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Potato vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato and Cardoon?

  • Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Cardoon is richer in Copper, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 15% higher.
  • Potato has 5 times more Vitamin C than Cardoon. Potato has 9.6mg of Vitamin C, while Cardoon has 2mg.
  • Potato contains less Sodium.

We used Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Cardoon, raw 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
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Contains more Iron +54.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.9%
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +54.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.9%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.1%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.1%
Contains more Folate +142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
4
:
Contains more Protein +257.1%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +419.7%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Contains more Water +25.5%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +257.1%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +419.7%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Contains more Water +25.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
:
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 2.47g Potato
Protein 2.5g 0.7g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 4.07g Potato
Calories 93kcal 17kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Cardoon
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g Potato
Calcium 15mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 1.08mg 0.7mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 70mg 23mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 400mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 170mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.17mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.219mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 2mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.02mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.03mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.3mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.338mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.116mg Potato
Folate 28µg 68µg Cardoon
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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.041g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.