Russet potato vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Russet potato and Nopales different?
- Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Nopales are richer in Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Russet potato is 22% higher.
- Russet potato contains 9 times more Folate than Nopales. While Russet potato contains 26µg of Folate, Nopales contain only 3µg.
Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Nopales, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +114% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +343.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +811.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.4% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +458.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +405.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4470% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +165% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +543.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +500% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.05g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 2.63g | 1.32g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.14g | 1.13g |
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| Carbs | 21.44g | 3.33g |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 164mg |
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| Potassium | 550mg | 257mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.59mg |
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| Sugar | 1.08g | 1.15g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.25mg |
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| Starch | 17.45g |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 457IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.457mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 5.3µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 15mg | 7.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.018g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.131mg | 0.059mg |
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| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0.025mg |
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| Fructose | 0.32g |
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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
17%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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.