Potato vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Potato and Salsify
- Potato has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Salsify has more Vitamin B2.
- Potato has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Salsify. Potato has 1.41mg of Vitamin B3, while Salsify has 0.392mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
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Iron
+96.4%
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Magnesium
+55.6%
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Phosphorus
+25%
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Potassium
+89%
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+68.6%
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Calcium
+213.3%
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Selenium
+50%
Equal in Manganese - 0.21
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Iron
+96.4%
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Magnesium
+55.6%
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Phosphorus
+25%
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Potassium
+89%
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+68.6%
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Calcium
+213.3%
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Selenium
+50%
Equal in Manganese - 0.21
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+108.7%
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Vitamin B1
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+259.7%
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Vitamin B5
+36.2%
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Vitamin B6
+42.7%
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Folate
+86.7%
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Vitamin K
+566.7%
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Vitamin E
+375%
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Vitamin B2
+260.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+108.7%
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Vitamin B1
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+259.7%
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Vitamin B5
+36.2%
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Vitamin B6
+42.7%
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Folate
+86.7%
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Vitamin K
+566.7%
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Vitamin E
+375%
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Vitamin B2
+260.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+37.7%
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Other
+79.7%
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Fats
+30.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.73
Equal in Water - 81
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Carbs
+37.7%
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+79.7%
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Fats
+30.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.73
Equal in Water - 81
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-17.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+29.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.003
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Saturated Fat
-17.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+29.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.003
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.95g | 12.26g |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 2.73g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.17g |
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| Carbs | 21.15g | 15.36g |
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| Calories | 93kcal | 68kcal |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Fructose | 0.34g |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.1g |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 535mg | 283mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 4.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.218mg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.081mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.119mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.074g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)