Red potato vs. Russet potato raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are red potato and russet potato raw different?
- Russet potato raw is higher than red potato in vitamin B6.
- Russet potato raw covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 13% more than red potato.
Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, raw and Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw types were 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
15.9 g
Water:
80.96 g
Other:
1.11 g
Protein:
2.14 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
18.07 g
Water:
78.58 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.6% |
~equal in
Water
~78.58g
~equal in
Other
~1.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.035 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
13.35 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.31 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.86 g
Sucrose:
0.13 g
Glucose:
0.25 g
Fructose:
0.23 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +123.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +60% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +34.8% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +18.8% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.345mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 5.7mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.134mg | 0.103mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Starch | 13.35g | 15.86g | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 18.07g | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.149mg | 1.035mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 417mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 12.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.89g | 2.14g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.141mg | 0.157mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 61mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 79kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.2g | 16.77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.29g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.279mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.035g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0.23g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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