Red potato vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Red potato and Russet potato
- Red potato is richer in Copper, yet Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Russet potato is 11% higher.
- Red potato contains 2 times more Copper than Russet potato. Red potato contains 0.174mg of Copper, while Russet potato contains 0.107mg.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.
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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.
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Sodium
-14.3%
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Zinc
+14.3%
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Copper
+62.6%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+52.9%
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Manganese
+31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Potassium - 550
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Sodium
-14.3%
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Zinc
+14.3%
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Copper
+62.6%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+52.9%
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Manganese
+31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Potassium - 550
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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Vitamin E
+14.3%
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Vitamin C
+51.8%
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Vitamin B3
+18.3%
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Vitamin K
+40%
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Vitamin B5
+11.4%
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Vitamin B6
+67%
Equal in Vitamin A - 10
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.048
Equal in Folate - 26
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Vitamin E
+14.3%
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Vitamin C
+51.8%
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Vitamin B3
+18.3%
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Vitamin K
+40%
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Vitamin B5
+11.4%
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Vitamin B6
+67%
Equal in Vitamin A - 10
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.048
Equal in Folate - 26
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+15.4%
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Protein
+14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 21.44
Equal in Water - 74.45
Equal in Other - 1.35
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
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Fats
+15.4%
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Protein
+14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 21.44
Equal in Water - 74.45
Equal in Other - 1.35
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-18.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.043 g
Saturated Fat:
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.054 g
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Saturated Fat
-18.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.6%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+15.4%
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Glucose
+48.6%
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Fructose
+37.5%
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Starch
+15.2%
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:
17.45 g
Sucrose:
0.39 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+15.4%
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Glucose
+48.6%
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Fructose
+37.5%
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Starch
+15.2%
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.79g | 19.14g |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 2.63g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.13g |
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| Carbs | 19.59g | 21.44g |
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| Calories | 89kcal | 97kcal |
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| Starch | 15.15g | 17.45g |
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| Fructose | 0.44g | 0.32g |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 1.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 545mg | 550mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.35mg |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.173mg | 0.228mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 10IU | |
| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 8.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 1.348mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.354mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.075mg | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0.085mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.125mg |
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| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.041mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg | 0.104mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.131mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.044mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.054g |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato 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 ($)