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Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt and potato different?

  • Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt is higher in copper; however, potato is richer in vitamin C and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for potato is 14% higher.
  • Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt contains 2 times more Copper than potato. While potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt contains 0.167mg of Copper, potato contains only 0.11mg.

Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.4% 29% 12% 56% 7.4% 17% 0.65% 18% 1.6%
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 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +161.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%

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.
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 25% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 25% 4.4% 25% 31% 62% 0% 5.5% 6.8% 7.2%
Potato
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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 66% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.01mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg
~equal in Choline ~12.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 1.71 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 20.01 g
Water: 77.46 g
Other: 0.72 g
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
~equal in Fats ~0.09g
~equal in Water ~79.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.025g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.002g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.042g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 42% 35%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.18 g
Glucose: 0.33 g
Fructose: 0.28 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Potato
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95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.17g
~equal in Glucose ~0.31g
~equal in Fructose ~0.26g
~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.
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt Potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt Potato Opinion
Calories 86kcal 77kcal Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Protein 1.71g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Vitamin C 7.4mg 19.7mg Potato
Net carbs 18.21g 15.39g Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Carbs 20.01g 17.49g Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Potato
Calcium 8mg 12mg Potato
Potassium 328mg 425mg Potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.81mg Potato
Sugar 0.89g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 1.8g 2.1g Potato
Copper 0.167mg 0.11mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Zinc 0.27mg 0.3mg Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Phosphorus 40mg 57mg Potato
Sodium 5mg 6mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.01mg
Manganese 0.14mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.081mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.312mg 1.061mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Vitamin B5 0.509mg 0.295mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Vitamin B6 0.269mg 0.298mg Potato
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2µg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Folate 9µg 15µg Potato
Choline 13.2mg 12.1mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.042g Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.021mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Threonine 0.062mg 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.066mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Leucine 0.103mg 0.098mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Lysine 0.104mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.027mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.076mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.096mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.038mg 0.035mg Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Fructose 0.28g 0.26g Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt Potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170440/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.