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Russet potato vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Russet potato and Radish

  • Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Radish is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Russet potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 22% more than Radish.
  • Russet potato contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Radish. While Russet potato contains 1.348mg of Vitamin B3, Radish contains only 0.254mg.

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

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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 Iron +214.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +114%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +20%
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 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Iron +214.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +114%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +20%

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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Radish
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +430.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.3%
Equal in Folate - 25
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 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +430.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.3%
Equal in Folate - 25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +286.8%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Contains more Water +28%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +286.8%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Contains more Water +28%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.032
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.032

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +290%
Contains more Glucose +183.8%
Contains more Fructose +121.9%
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
5% 56% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 1.05 g
Fructose: 0.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +290%
Contains more Glucose +183.8%
Contains more Fructose +121.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Radish Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 1.8g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 0.68g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 3.4g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 16kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g 0g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.08g 1.86g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 1.6g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 25mg Radish
Iron 1.07mg 0.34mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 10mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 20mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 233mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 39mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.28mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.05mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.069mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Radish
Vitamin A 10IU 7IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14.8mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.012mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.039mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.254mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.165mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.071mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 25µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 1.3µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.009mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.023mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.031mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.033mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.01mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.036mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.035mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.013mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.032g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.017g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.048g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Radish
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
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.032 g)

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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.