Red potato vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Red potato and Vegetable
- Red potato has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Vegetable has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
- Vegetable's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 24% more.
- Red potato has 4 times more Vitamin C than Vegetable. Red potato has 12.6mg of Vitamin C, while Vegetable has 3.2mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.1% |
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 | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42670% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +739.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.5% |
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:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
13.09 g
Water:
83.23 g
Other:
0.67 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.15g
~equal in
Water
~83.23g
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
0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -16.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 65kcal |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 2.86g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.15g | |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.79g | 8.69g |
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| Carbs | 19.59g | 13.09g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 545mg | 169mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.82mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 3.12g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.4g |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.083mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 15.15g |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 51mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 4277IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 214µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.173mg | 0.379mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 0.851mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 0.151mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 23.5µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 18.9mg | 24.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.031g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.072g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.029mg |
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| Threonine | 0.075mg | 0.115mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0.139mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0.17mg |
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| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg | 0.12mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.149mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.073mg |
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| Fructose | 0.44g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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