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Red potato vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Red potato and Borage

  • Red potato has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Borage has more Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 33% higher.
  • Borage contains 8 times less Vitamin B5 than Red potato. Red potato contains 0.341mg of Vitamin B5, while Borage contains 0.041mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Borage, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Iron +371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +101.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Iron +371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +101.7%

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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Borage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +731.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.4%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +731.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.4%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +540.2%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +11.6%
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +540.2%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +11.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Borage Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 3.06g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 1.8g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 19.59g 3.06g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 21kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Borage
Fiber 1.8g Red potato
Calcium 9mg 93mg Borage
Iron 0.7mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 28mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 72mg 53mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 470mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 80mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.2mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.13mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 10IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 12.6mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.06mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.9mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.041mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.084mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 13µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.17g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato Borage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Red potato
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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.

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.