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Potato vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potatoes and edible mushroom

  • Potatoes have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese, iron, and potassium; however, edible mushroom has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for edible mushroom is 27% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 5 times less manganese than potatoes. Potatoes have 0.219mg of manganese, while edible mushroom has 0.047mg.
  • Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than edible mushroom.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.2%
Contains more IronIron +116%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2225%

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 0.6% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +548.8%
Contains more OtherOther +54.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more FatsFats +161.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +236.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Edible mushroom Opinion
Calories 93kcal 22kcal Potato
Protein 2.5g 3.09g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.13g 0.34g Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 9.6mg 2.1mg Potato
Net carbs 18.95g 2.26g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 3.26g Potato
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Edible mushroom
Magnesium 28mg 9mg Potato
Calcium 15mg 3mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 318mg Potato
Iron 1.08mg 0.5mg Potato
Sugar 1.18g 1.98g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 1g Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.318mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.36mg 0.52mg Edible mushroom
Starch 17.27g 0g Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 86mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 10mg 5mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.219mg 0.047mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 9.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.081mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.402mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.104mg Potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Potato
Folate 28µg 17µg Potato
Choline 14.8mg 17.3mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.05g Potato
Monounsaturated fat 0.003g 0g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.16g Edible mushroom
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.035mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.081mg 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.076mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.12mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.13mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg 0.031mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.085mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.232mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.042mg 0.057mg Edible mushroom
Fructose 0.34g 0.17g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Edible mushroom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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