Russet potato vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between russet potatoes and potatoes
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh,, and skin, baked and Potatoes, baked, flesh,, and skin, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
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 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15.7% |
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:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
~equal in
Protein
~2.5g
~equal in
Fats
~0.13g
~equal in
Carbs
~21.15g
~equal in
Water
~74.89g
~equal in
Other
~1.33g
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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.034g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.003g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.057g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.44 g
Fructose:
0.34 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +18.9% |
~equal in
Starch
~17.27g
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.4g
~equal in
Fructose
~0.34g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.311mg | 3% |
| Folate | 26µg | 28µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.118mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 93kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 2.63g | 2.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.14g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 21.15g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 535mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.08g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.2g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Starch | 17.45g | 17.27g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15mg | 14.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.131mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0.34g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.