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Potato vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato and Russet potato

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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
    1
    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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~550mg
    ~equal in Iron ~1.07mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.107mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

    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
    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 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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15.7%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~10IU
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.067mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.048mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.348mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg
    ~equal in Folate ~26µg
    ~equal in Choline ~15mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Potato
    1
    3% 21% 75%
    Protein: 2.5 g
    Fats: 0.13 g
    Carbs: 21.15 g
    Water: 74.89 g
    Other: 1.33 g
    3% 21% 74%
    Protein: 2.63 g
    Fats: 0.13 g
    Carbs: 21.44 g
    Water: 74.45 g
    Other: 1.35 g
    ~equal in Protein ~2.63g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.13g
    ~equal in Carbs ~21.44g
    ~equal in Water ~74.45g
    ~equal in Other ~1.35g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Potato
    1
    36% 3% 61%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
    36% 3% 61%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.032g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.003g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.054g

    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
    94% 2% 2% 2%
    Starch: 17.45 g
    Sucrose: 0.39 g
    Glucose: 0.37 g
    Fructose: 0.32 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.9%
    ~equal in Starch ~17.45g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~0.39g
    ~equal in Fructose ~0.32g
    ~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 Russet potato
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in price ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Potato Russet potato Opinion
    Calories 93kcal 97kcal Russet potato
    Protein 2.5g 2.63g Russet potato
    Fats 0.13g 0.13g
    Vitamin C 9.6mg 8.3mg Potato
    Net carbs 18.95g 19.14g Russet potato
    Carbs 21.15g 21.44g Russet potato
    Magnesium 28mg 30mg Russet potato
    Calcium 15mg 18mg Russet potato
    Potassium 535mg 550mg Russet potato
    Iron 1.08mg 1.07mg Potato
    Sugar 1.18g 1.08g Russet potato
    Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Russet potato
    Copper 0.118mg 0.107mg Potato
    Zinc 0.36mg 0.35mg Potato
    Starch 17.27g 17.45g Russet potato
    Phosphorus 70mg 71mg Russet potato
    Sodium 10mg 14mg Potato
    Vitamin A 10IU 10IU
    Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
    Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.07mg Russet potato
    Manganese 0.219mg 0.228mg Russet potato
    Selenium 0.4µg 0.5µg Russet potato
    Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.067mg Russet potato
    Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.048mg
    Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1.348mg Potato
    Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.38mg Russet potato
    Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.354mg Russet potato
    Vitamin K 2µg 2µg
    Folate 28µg 26µg Potato
    Choline 14.8mg 15mg Russet potato
    Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.032g Russet potato
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.003g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.054g Potato
    Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.027mg Russet potato
    Threonine 0.081mg 0.086mg Russet potato
    Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.085mg Russet potato
    Leucine 0.119mg 0.125mg Russet potato
    Lysine 0.13mg 0.137mg Russet potato
    Methionine 0.038mg 0.041mg Russet potato
    Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.104mg Russet potato
    Valine 0.125mg 0.131mg Russet potato
    Histidine 0.042mg 0.044mg Russet potato
    Fructose 0.34g 0.32g Potato

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Potato Russet potato
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    17%
    Russet potato
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    22%
    Potato
    23%
    Russet potato

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Russet potato
    Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Russet potato
    Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Russet potato
    Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Russet potato
    Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Russet potato
    Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Potato
    Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients

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

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