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Russet potato vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Russet potato and Salsify

  • Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Salsify is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Russet potato contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Salsify. Russet potato contains 1.348mg of Vitamin B3, while Salsify contains 0.392mg.
  • Russet potato contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
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 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.3%
Contains more IronIron +94.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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% 0.6% 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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.6%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%
Contains more FatsFats +30.8%
~equal in Protein ~2.73g
~equal in Water ~81g

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
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.003g

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 Salsify
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Salsify Opinion
Calories 97kcal 68kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.13g 0.17g Salsify
Vitamin C 8.3mg 4.6mg Russet potato
Net carbs 19.14g 12.26g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 15.36g Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 47mg Salsify
Potassium 550mg 283mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 0.55mg Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 2.9g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 3.1g Salsify
Copper 0.107mg 0.07mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.3mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 56mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 16mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.19mg Salsify
Manganese 0.228mg 0.21mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.056mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.392mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.276mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.218mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 15µg Russet potato
Choline 15mg 25.9mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.041g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.003g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.074g Salsify
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
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Salsify
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Russet potato
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
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 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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.