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Russet potato vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Russet potato and Seaweed

  • Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 53% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 177 times less Vitamin B6 than Russet potato. Russet potato contains 0.354mg of Vitamin B6, while Seaweed contains 0.002mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Russet potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Seaweed, kelp, 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 Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +518%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +166.4%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Zinc +251.4%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +518%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +166.4%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Zinc +251.4%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 C +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17600%
Contains more Vitamin A +1060%
Contains more Vitamin E +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3200%
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17600%
Contains more Vitamin A +1060%
Contains more Vitamin E +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Carbs +124%
Contains more Fats +330.8%
Contains more Other +389.6%
Equal in Water - 81.58
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Carbs +124%
Contains more Fats +330.8%
Contains more Other +389.6%
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3166.7%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3166.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 8.27g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.68g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 21.44g 9.57g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 43kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.07mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 30mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 71mg 42mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 89mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 233mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.107mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.228mg 0.2mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 10IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 8.3mg 3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.05mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.47mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.002mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 2µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.086mg 0.055mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.076mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.083mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.082mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.025mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.043mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.072mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.024mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.247g Russet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.047g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Russet potato Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
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 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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.