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Russet potato vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Russet potato and Green beans different?

  • Russet potato is 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 from Green beans is 38% higher.
  • Russet potato contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Green beans. While Russet potato contains 0.354mg of Vitamin B6, Green beans contain only 0.056mg.

Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 13% 13% 24% 19% 6.8% 12% 0.13% 37% 1.1%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 38% 9.2% 0% 19% 22% 12% 4.4% 13% 0% 120% 25% 9.2%
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 +6230%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
2% 8% 89%
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
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
29% 5% 66%
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.
Russet potato Green beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Green beans Opinion
Calories 97kcal 35kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.89g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.28g Green beans
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9.7mg Green beans
Net carbs 19.14g 4.68g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 7.88g Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 44mg Green beans
Potassium 550mg 146mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 0.65mg Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 3.63g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 3.2g Green beans
Copper 0.107mg 0.057mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.25mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 29mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 1mg Green beans
Vitamin A 10IU 633IU Green beans
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg Green beans
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.46mg Green beans
Manganese 0.228mg 0.285mg Green beans
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.074mg Green beans
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.097mg Green beans
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.614mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.074mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.056mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 47.9µg Green beans
Folate 26µg 33µg Green beans
Choline 15mg 16.9mg Green beans
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.064g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.011g Green beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.145g Green beans
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.082mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.069mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.116mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.091mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.023mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.069mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.093mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.035mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Green beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Russet potato
23%
Green beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
14%
Green beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green beans
Green beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Green beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.