Red potato vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Red potato and Potato
- Red potato has more Copper, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Potato has 2 times less Copper than Red potato. Red potato has 0.174mg of Copper, while Potato has 0.11mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
~equal in
Water
~79.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.025g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.002g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.042g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 SucroseSucrose | +164.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +77.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +69.2% |
~equal in
Starch
~15.29g
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 77kcal |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 19.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.79g | 15.39g |
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| Carbs | 19.59g | 17.49g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 545mg | 425mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.81mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.3mg |
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| Starch | 15.15g | 15.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 57mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.173mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 18.9mg | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.042g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.075mg | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.035mg |
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| Fructose | 0.44g | 0.26g |
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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
16%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.