Potato vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Potato and Chocolate?
- Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 101% higher.
- Potato has 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate. Potato has 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate has 0.042mg.
- Potato contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +421.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +642.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +771.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +458.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +547.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +640.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +305% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +7620.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23961.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +317900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1815.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11462.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 93kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.95g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 21.15g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 535mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 1.08mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 2.01mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 28µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 14.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 1.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.081mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.119mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.485g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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.