Potato vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potatoes and cherries?
- Potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet cherries are higher in vitamin A.
- Cherries' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 25% more.
- Potatoes have 7 times more vitamin B6 than cherries. While potatoes have 0.311mg of vitamin B6, cherries have only 0.044mg.
- The glycemic index of cherries is lower.
We used Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Cherries, sour, red, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +366.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +606.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +241% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2633.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +100% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +850% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +932.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.044mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 173mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.32mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Folate | 28µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.143mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 3.51g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 12.18g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.104mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 6.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 93kcal | 50kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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.