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Russet potato vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Russet potato and Butterbur

  • Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Butterbur has more Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% more.
  • Russet potato has 12 times more Vitamin B5 than Butterbur. Russet potato has 0.38mg of Vitamin B5, while Butterbur has 0.032mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Butterbur, (fuki), raw.

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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 Iron +970%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +491.7%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Calcium +472.2%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Copper - 0.103
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 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +970%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +491.7%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Calcium +472.2%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +279.5%
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 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +279.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +574.4%
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Carbs +493.9%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Equal in Other - 1.46
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +574.4%
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Carbs +493.9%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Equal in Other - 1.46

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 3.61g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 0.39g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.04g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 3.61g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 14kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Butterbur
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 1.07mg 0.1mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 12mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 14mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.35mg 0.16mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.103mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 10IU 50IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.2mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.032mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.096mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 10µg 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 Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Butterbur
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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 minerals?
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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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.