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Russet potato vs. Russet potato raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are russet potatoes and russet potato raw different?

    Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, 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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 37% 32% 34% 7.9% 24% 0.65% 20% 2.2%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.9%
    Contains more IronIron +24.4%
    Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.1%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.2%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
    ~equal in Copper ~0.103mg

    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.
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 0.33% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 0% 0.2% 0% 21% 7.6% 19% 18% 80% 0% 4.5% 11% 6.9%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.6%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.2%
    Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
    Contains more CholineCholine +19%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.4%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.345mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    3% 21% 74%
    Protein: 2.63 g
    Fats: 0.13 g
    Carbs: 21.44 g
    Water: 74.45 g
    Other: 1.35 g
    2% 18% 79%
    Protein: 2.14 g
    Fats: 0.08 g
    Carbs: 18.07 g
    Water: 78.58 g
    Other: 1.13 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
    Contains more FatsFats +62.5%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.6%
    Contains more OtherOther +19.5%
    ~equal in Water ~78.58g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    36% 3% 61%
    Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
    Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
    37% 3% 61%
    Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
    Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
    Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50%
    Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.6%
    Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.8%

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    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
    96%
    Starch: 15.86 g
    Sucrose: 0.13 g
    Glucose: 0.25 g
    Fructose: 0.23 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Contains more SucroseSucrose +200%
    Contains more GlucoseGlucose +48%
    Contains more FructoseFructose +39.1%
    ~equal in Starch ~15.86g
    ~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.
    Russet potato Russet potato raw
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Saturated fat ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Russet potato Russet potato raw DV% diff.
    Potassium 550mg 417mg 4%
    Fiber 2.3g 1.3g 4%
    Folate 26µg 14µg 3%
    Vitamin C 8.3mg 5.7mg 3%
    Iron 1.07mg 0.86mg 3%
    Manganese 0.228mg 0.157mg 3%
    Phosphorus 71mg 55mg 2%
    Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.301mg 2%
    Magnesium 30mg 23mg 2%
    Vitamin B3 1.348mg 1.035mg 2%
    Calories 97kcal 79kcal 1%
    Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.345mg 1%
    Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.033mg 1%
    Protein 2.63g 2.14g 1%
    Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.082mg 1%
    Starch 17.45g 15.86g 1%
    Zinc 0.35mg 0.29mg 1%
    Calcium 18mg 13mg 1%
    Carbs 21.44g 18.07g 1%
    Fats 0.13g 0.08g 0%
    Net carbs 19.14g 16.77g N/A
    Sugar 1.08g 0.62g N/A
    Copper 0.107mg 0.103mg 0%
    Sodium 14mg 5mg 0%
    Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
    Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.01mg 0%
    Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg 0%
    Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg 0%
    Choline 15mg 12.6mg 0%
    Saturated fat 0.032g 0.026g 0%
    Monounsaturated fat 0.003g 0.002g 0%
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.043g 0%
    Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
    Threonine 0.086mg 0%
    Isoleucine 0.085mg 0%
    Leucine 0.125mg 0%
    Lysine 0.137mg 0%
    Methionine 0.041mg 0%
    Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0%
    Valine 0.131mg 0%
    Histidine 0.044mg 0%
    Fructose 0.32g 0.23g 0%

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Russet potato Russet potato raw
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

    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%
    Russet potato
    14%
    Russet potato raw
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    23%
    Russet potato
    18%
    Russet potato raw

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Russet potato raw
    Russet potato raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Russet potato raw
    Russet potato raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
    Russet potato raw
    Russet potato raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
    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 contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (82)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    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. Russet potato raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170027/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.