Russet potato vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are russet potatoes and green beans different?
- Russet potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, copper, and iron; however, green beans are richer in vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for green beans is 38% higher.
- Russet potatoes contain 6 times more vitamin B6 than green beans. While russet potatoes contain 0.354mg of vitamin B6, green beans contain only 0.056mg.
- Green beans have a lower glycemic index (20) than russet potatoes (82).
Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +276.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +413.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +532.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2295% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +266.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 47.9µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.056mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 146mg | 12% |
| Starch | 17.45g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.057mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.614mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 7.88g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 3.2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 35kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 26µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9.7mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.285mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.145g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.63g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.14g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.08g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Choline | 15mg | 16.9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.131mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)