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Russet potato vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Russet potato and Agar different?

  • Agar has more Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Fiber than Russet potato.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Agar is 254% higher.

Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Seaweed, agar, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Calcium +3372.2%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +2466.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +1557.1%
Contains more Copper +470.1%
Contains more Manganese +1786%
Contains more Selenium +1380%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Calcium +3372.2%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +2466.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +1557.1%
Contains more Copper +470.1%
Contains more Manganese +1786%
Contains more Selenium +1380%

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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Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +694.2%
Contains more Folate +2130.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1120%
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% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +694.2%
Contains more Folate +2130.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +757.7%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +277.2%
Contains more Other +191.1%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Water +757.7%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +277.2%
Contains more Other +191.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russet potato Agar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Agar Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 73.18g Agar
Protein 2.63g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.13g 0.3g Agar
Carbs 21.44g 80.88g Agar
Calories 97kcal 306kcal Agar
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 2.97g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 18mg 625mg Agar
Iron 1.07mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 30mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 71mg 52mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 14mg 102mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.107mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.228mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.5µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 8.3mg 0mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.01mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.202mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.303mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 2µg 24.4µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.061g Russet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Agar
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
18%
Russet potato
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.