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Potatoes, raw, skin vs. Russet potato raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potatoes, raw, skin and Russet potato raw

  • Potatoes, raw, skin has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin C, however, Russet potato raw is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Potatoes, raw, skin covers your daily Copper needs 36% more than Russet potato raw.
  • Russet potato raw contains 4 times less Manganese than Potatoes, raw, skin. Potatoes, raw, skin contains 0.602mg of Manganese, while Russet potato raw contains 0.157mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, raw, skin and Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 9% 36% 122% 141% 9.5% 16% 1.3% 79% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 37% 32% 34% 7.9% 24% 0.65% 20% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +276.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +310.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +283.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~417mg

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 38% 0% 0% 0% 5.3% 8.8% 19% 18% 55% 0% 0% 13% 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 19% 0.06% 0.2% 0% 21% 7.6% 19% 18% 80% 0% 4.5% 11% 6.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.035mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.301mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 83%
Protein: 2.57 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 12.44 g
Water: 83.29 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 2.14 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 18.07 g
Water: 78.58 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more OtherOther +41.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.3%
~equal in Water ~78.58g

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
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.026g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.002g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.043g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potatoes, raw, skin Russet potato raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potatoes, raw, skin Russet potato raw Opinion
Calories 58kcal 79kcal Russet potato raw
Protein 2.57g 2.14g Potatoes, raw, skin
Fats 0.1g 0.08g Potatoes, raw, skin
Vitamin C 11.4mg 5.7mg Potatoes, raw, skin
Net carbs 9.94g 16.77g Russet potato raw
Carbs 12.44g 18.07g Russet potato raw
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 30mg 13mg Potatoes, raw, skin
Potassium 413mg 417mg Russet potato raw
Iron 3.24mg 0.86mg Potatoes, raw, skin
Sugar 0.62g Potatoes, raw, skin
Fiber 2.5g 1.3g Potatoes, raw, skin
Copper 0.423mg 0.103mg Potatoes, raw, skin
Zinc 0.35mg 0.29mg Potatoes, raw, skin
Starch 15.86g Russet potato raw
Phosphorus 38mg 55mg Russet potato raw
Sodium 10mg 5mg Russet potato raw
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Russet potato raw
Vitamin E 0.01mg Russet potato raw
Manganese 0.602mg 0.157mg Potatoes, raw, skin
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Russet potato raw
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.082mg Russet potato raw
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.033mg Potatoes, raw, skin
Vitamin B3 1.033mg 1.035mg Russet potato raw
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.301mg Potatoes, raw, skin
Vitamin B6 0.239mg 0.345mg Russet potato raw
Vitamin K 1.8µg Russet potato raw
Folate 17µg 14µg Potatoes, raw, skin
Choline 12.6mg Russet potato raw
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.026g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.043g
Fructose 0.23g Russet potato raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potatoes, raw, skin Russet potato raw
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
12%
Potatoes, raw, skin
14%
Russet potato raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Potatoes, raw, skin
18%
Russet potato raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato raw
Russet potato raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potatoes, raw, skin
Potatoes, raw, skin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potatoes, raw, skin
Potatoes, raw, skin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potatoes, raw, skin
Potatoes, raw, skin 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.026 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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, raw, skin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170032/nutrients
  2. Russet potato raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170027/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.