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Russet potato vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Russet potato and Borage different?

  • Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Borage is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Borage is 30% higher.
  • Russet potato contains 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Borage. While Russet potato contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B5, Borage contains only 0.041mg.

Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Borage, raw 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 +34%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +208.4%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%
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 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +208.4%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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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Borage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +826.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin C +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
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 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +826.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin C +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +600.7%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Other - 1.44
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +600.7%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Other - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.9%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.9%

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 Borage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Borage Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 3.06g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.8g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 21.44g 3.06g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 21kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Borage
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 93mg Borage
Iron 1.07mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 30mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 71mg 53mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 470mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 80mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.2mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.228mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 10IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.06mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.9mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.084mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 13µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
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 0.17g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Borage
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
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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 ($)

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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.