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Russet potato vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Russet potato and Poi

  • Russet potato is higher in Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Poi is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Poi covers your daily Vitamin E needs 15% more than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato contains 6 times more Fiber than Poi. While Russet potato contains 2.3g of Fiber, Poi contains only 0.4g.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Poi.

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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 Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.1%
Contains more Potassium +200.5%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Copper +55.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
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 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.1%
Contains more Potassium +200.5%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Copper +55.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Poi
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +560%
Contains more Vitamin E +3185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
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 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +560%
Contains more Vitamin E +3185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +592.1%
Contains more Other +121.3%
Contains more Carbs +27%
Equal in Fats - 0.14
Equal in Water - 71.64
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +592.1%
Contains more Other +121.3%
Contains more Carbs +27%
Equal in Fats - 0.14
Equal in Water - 71.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.029
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.058
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.029
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.058

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 Poi
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Poi Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 26.83g Poi
Protein 2.63g 0.38g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.14g Poi
Carbs 21.44g 27.23g Poi
Calories 97kcal 112kcal Poi
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 0.39g Poi
Fiber 2.3g 0.4g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 16mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 0.88mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 24mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 39mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 183mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 12mg Poi
Zinc 0.35mg 0.22mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.166mg Poi
Manganese 0.228mg 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Poi
Vitamin A 10IU 66IU Poi
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Poi
Vitamin E 0.07mg 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 8.3mg 4mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.04mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 1.1mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.293mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.273mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 21µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 1µg 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 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.011g Poi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.058g Poi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Poi
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
19%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi 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 ($)

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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.