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Russet potato vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Russet potato and Portobello different?

  • Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, and Manganese, however, Portobello is richer in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Portobello is 39% higher.

Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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 Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +4280%
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 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +4280%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.2%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +739.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
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% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.2%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +739.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +382.9%
Contains more Other +29.8%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +346.2%
Contains more Water +21.8%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Carbs +382.9%
Contains more Other +29.8%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +346.2%
Contains more Water +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.6%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +3958.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +510.8%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +3958.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +510.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 2.24g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.13g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 21.44g 4.44g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 29kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g 0.43g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g 0g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 2.26g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 2.2g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 3mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 0.4mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 13mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 550mg 437mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 11mg Portobello
Zinc 0.35mg 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.107mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.228mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Russet potato
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 8.3mg 0mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.072mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.122mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 19µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.086mg 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.125mg 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.137mg 0.11mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.035mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.1mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.044mg 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.064g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Portobello
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
30%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.