Russet potato vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between russet potatoes and celeriac?
- Russet potatoes are higher in vitamin B6 and potassium, yet celeriac is higher in vitamin K and phosphorus.
- Celeriac's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 33% more.
- Russet potatoes have 3 times more folate than celeriac. While russet potatoes have 26µg of folate, celeriac has only 8µg.
- The glycemic index of celeriac is lower.
We used Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Celeriac, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +414.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1950% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
88 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
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
0.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1833.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 41µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.165mg | 15% |
| Starch | 17.45g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 550mg | 300mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 115mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Folate | 26µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 9.2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 42kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 2.63g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.148g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.352mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.14g | 7.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.08g | 1.6g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.