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Potato vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato and Celtuce different?

  • Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Celtuce is richer in Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Celtuce is 20% higher.
  • Potato contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Celtuce. While Potato contains 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, Celtuce contains only 0.05mg.

Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Celtuce, raw are the varieties used 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
6
:
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +195%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Manganese +214.2%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Sodium - 11
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 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +195%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Manganese +214.2%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Sodium - 11

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522%
Contains more Vitamin A +34900%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Folate +64.3%
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 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522%
Contains more Vitamin A +34900%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Folate +64.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
:
Contains more Protein +194.1%
Contains more Carbs +479.5%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +26.2%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +194.1%
Contains more Carbs +479.5%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +26.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Celtuce
Lower in Sodium 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 1.95g Potato
Protein 2.5g 0.85g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.3g Celtuce
Carbs 21.15g 3.65g Potato
Calories 93kcal 18kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Celtuce
Fiber 2.2g 1.7g Potato
Calcium 15mg 39mg Celtuce
Iron 1.08mg 0.55mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 28mg
Phosphorus 70mg 39mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 330mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 11mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.27mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.04mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.688mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 10IU 3500IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 175µg Celtuce
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 19.5mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.055mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.07mg Celtuce
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.55mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.183mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.05mg Potato
Folate 28µg 46µg Celtuce
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.006mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg 0.039mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.055mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.052mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg 0.055mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg 0.01mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.036mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.046mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.015mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato Celtuce
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
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
21%
Celtuce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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.
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/170093/nutrients
  2. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.