Potato vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Potato and Corn raw
- Potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Iron, while Corn raw has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 17% higher.
- Corn raw contains 2 times less Copper than Potato. Potato contains 0.118mg of Copper, while Corn raw contains 0.054mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Potato is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +234.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1770% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +938.5% |
~equal in
Water
~76.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +754.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +203% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +122.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +679.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +470.6% |
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Lactose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 93kcal | 86kcal |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 3.27g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 1.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 6.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.95g | 16.7g |
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| Carbs | 21.15g | 18.7g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 535mg | 270mg |
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| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 6.26g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.054mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.46mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g | 5.7g |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 89mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 187IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.163mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 1.77mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.717mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 42µg |
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| Choline | 14.8mg | 23mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.325g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.432g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.487g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.129mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.129mg |
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| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.067mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.185mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.089mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g | 1.94g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.