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Red potato vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Red potato and Cardoon

  • Red potato has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Cardoon is richer in Folate, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Red potato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 12% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon has 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Red potato. Red potato has 1.595mg of Vitamin B3, while Cardoon has 0.3mg.
  • Red potato contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Cardoon, 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 +213%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +213%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Equal in Iron - 0.7

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +530%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +530%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +381.3%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Contains more Water +22.6%
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +381.3%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.041
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.041

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 Cardoon
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 2.47g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 0.7g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.1g Red potato
Carbs 19.59g 4.07g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 17kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Cardoon
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Red potato
Calcium 9mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.7mg
Magnesium 28mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 72mg 23mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 400mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 170mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.17mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.173mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg Cardoon
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 12.6mg 2mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.02mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.03mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.3mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.338mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.116mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 68µg Cardoon
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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.041g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.