Potato vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and chowder different?
- Potatoes are higher in fiber; however, chowder is richer in vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chowder is 23% higher.
- Potatoes contain 2 times more fiber than chowder. While potatoes contain 2.2g of fiber, chowder contains only 0.9g.
- Potatoes have less sodium.
- Chowder has a lower glycemic index (27) than potatoes (86).
Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4746.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42233.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3233.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 535mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 299mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 1.9g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 0.13g | 6.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 1.75g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Folate | 28µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 7.5g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 1.27g | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.5g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 93kcal | 99kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 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
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.716g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $0.2)