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Red potato vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Red potato and Edamame

  • Red potato has more Vitamin B6, however, Edamame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Edamame covers your daily Folate needs 71% more than Red potato.
  • Edamame has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Red potato. Red potato has 0.212mg of Vitamin B6, while Edamame has 0.1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Edamame, frozen, prepared.

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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 Potassium +25%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +242.5%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Manganese +491.9%
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 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +242.5%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Manganese +491.9%

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 C +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Vitamin A +2880%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +1051.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +853.6%
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 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Vitamin A +2880%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +1051.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +853.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Protein +417.8%
Contains more Fats +3366.7%
Equal in Water - 72.77
Equal in Other - 1.21
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Protein +417.8%
Contains more Fats +3366.7%
Equal in Water - 72.77
Equal in Other - 1.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4914%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4914%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +903.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +266.7%
Contains more Sucrose +148.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
91% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 0.55 g
Fructose: 0.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +903.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +266.7%
Contains more Sucrose +148.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Edamame Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 3.71g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.15g 5.2g Edamame
Carbs 19.59g 8.91g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 121kcal Edamame
Starch 15.15g 1.51g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g 0.12g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 2.18g Red potato
Fiber 1.8g 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 9mg 63mg Edamame
Iron 0.7mg 2.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 28mg 64mg Edamame
Phosphorus 72mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 545mg 436mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 6mg Edamame
Zinc 0.4mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.174mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.173mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin A 10IU 298IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 12.6mg 6.1mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.915mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.1mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 2.8µg 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.075mg 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.109mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.12mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.035mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.115mg 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.039mg 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.62g Red potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Red potato Edamame
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
42%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.