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Potato vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato and potato different?

    Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt types were 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.
    Potato
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    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%
    Potato
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    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%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~15mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~535mg
    ~equal in Iron ~1.08mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.118mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.36mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~70mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~10mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.219mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

    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
    0
    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%
    Potato
    0
    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%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~9.6mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~10IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.04mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.064mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.048mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.41mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.376mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.311mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg
    ~equal in Folate ~28µg
    ~equal in Choline ~14.8mg

    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
    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
    ~equal in Protein ~2.5g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.13g
    ~equal in Carbs ~21.15g
    ~equal in Water ~74.89g
    ~equal in Other ~1.33g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Potato
    0
    36% 3% 61%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
    Potato
    0
    36% 3% 61%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.034g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.003g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.057g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Potato
    0
    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
    Potato
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    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
    ~equal in Starch ~17.27g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g
    ~equal in Glucose ~0.44g
    ~equal in Fructose ~0.34g
    ~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 Potato
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Potato Potato Opinion
    Calories 93kcal 93kcal
    Protein 2.5g 2.5g
    Fats 0.13g 0.13g
    Vitamin C 9.6mg 9.6mg
    Net carbs 18.95g 18.95g
    Carbs 21.15g 21.15g
    Magnesium 28mg 28mg
    Calcium 15mg 15mg
    Potassium 535mg 535mg
    Iron 1.08mg 1.08mg
    Sugar 1.18g 1.18g
    Fiber 2.2g 2.2g
    Copper 0.118mg 0.118mg
    Zinc 0.36mg 0.36mg
    Starch 17.27g 17.27g
    Phosphorus 70mg 70mg
    Sodium 10mg 10mg
    Vitamin A 10IU 10IU
    Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
    Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.04mg
    Manganese 0.219mg 0.219mg
    Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
    Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.064mg
    Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.048mg
    Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1.41mg
    Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.376mg
    Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.311mg
    Vitamin K 2µg 2µg
    Folate 28µg 28µg
    Choline 14.8mg 14.8mg
    Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.034g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.003g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.057g
    Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.025mg
    Threonine 0.081mg 0.081mg
    Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.08mg
    Leucine 0.119mg 0.119mg
    Lysine 0.13mg 0.13mg
    Methionine 0.038mg 0.038mg
    Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.099mg
    Valine 0.125mg 0.125mg
    Histidine 0.042mg 0.042mg
    Fructose 0.34g 0.34g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Potato Potato
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
    17%
    Potato
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    22%
    Potato
    22%
    Potato

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.18 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (10 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.034 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (86)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
    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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients

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

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