Red potato vs. Russet potato raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Red potato and Russet potato raw
- Red potato has more Copper, and Vitamin C, while Russet potato raw has more Vitamin B6.
- Russet potato raw contains 2 times less Vitamin C than Red potato. Red potato contains 12.6mg of Vitamin C, while Russet potato raw contains 5.7mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Potatoes, russet, 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 | +30.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +55.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.7% |
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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:
2.14 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
18.07 g
Water:
78.58 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.14g
~equal in
Carbs
~18.07g
~equal in
Water
~78.58g
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
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.026g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.002g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.043g
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:
15.86 g
Sucrose:
0.13 g
Glucose:
0.25 g
Fructose:
0.23 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +246.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +120% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +91.3% |
~equal in
Starch
~15.86g
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 79kcal |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 2.14g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 5.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.79g | 16.77g |
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| Carbs | 19.59g | 18.07g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 545mg | 417mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.62g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.103mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.29mg |
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| Starch | 15.15g | 15.86g |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 55mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 1IU |
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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 | 0.157mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 1.035mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.345mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 18.9mg | 12.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.026g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.043g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.074mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.12mg |
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| Methionine | 0.035mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 0.44g | 0.23g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.026 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)