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Russet potato vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Russet potato and Cardoon different?

  • Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Cardoon is higher in Copper, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Russet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 18% more than Cardoon.
  • Russet potato contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Cardoon. Russet potato contains 1.348mg of Vitamin B3, while Cardoon contains 0.3mg.
  • Russet potato is lower in Sodium.

Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Cardoon, raw types were 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 Iron +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +315%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +349.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.2%
Contains more Folate +161.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +315%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +349.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.2%
Contains more Folate +161.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +275.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +426.8%
Contains more Other +19.5%
Contains more Water +26.3%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +275.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +426.8%
Contains more Other +19.5%
Contains more Water +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%

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 Cardoon
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 2.47g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 0.7g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 4.07g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 17kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Cardoon
Fiber 2.3g 1.6g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 1.07mg 0.7mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 71mg 23mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 400mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 170mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.17mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.228mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Russet potato
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 2mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.03mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.338mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.116mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 68µg Cardoon
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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.041g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.