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Radish vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Radish and Potato

  • Radish contains less Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 than Potato.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 17% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Radishes, raw and Potatoes, 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.
Radish
Radish
2
:
8
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Radish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3

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.
Radish
Radish
3
:
7
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%
Radish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
Radish
2
:
3
Potato
Potato
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Protein +201.5%
Contains more Carbs +414.4%
Contains more Other +103.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Radish
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Potato
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 Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Protein +201.5%
Contains more Carbs +414.4%
Contains more Other +103.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
Radish
2
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Radish
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
Radish
2
:
2
Potato
Potato
Contains more Glucose +238.7%
Contains more Fructose +173.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +70%
Radish
5% 56% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 1.05 g
Fructose: 0.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Potato
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 Glucose +238.7%
Contains more Fructose +173.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +70%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish Potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 15.39g Potato
Protein 0.68g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Radish
Carbs 3.4g 17.49g Potato
Calories 16kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 0g 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.71g 0.26g Radish
Sugar 1.86g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 25mg 12mg Radish
Iron 0.34mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 20mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 233mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 39mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.28mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.05mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.069mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Radish
Vitamin A 7IU 2IU Radish
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 14.8mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.032mg Radish
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 25µg 15µg Radish
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.023mg 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.02mg 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.031mg 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.033mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.01mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.035mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.013mg 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.002g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.042g Radish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Radish Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Radish
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Radish
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.