Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Russet potato vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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.

Infographic

Russet potato vs Seaweed infographic
Infographic link

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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +518%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +303.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more IronIron +166.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17600%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1060%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3200%
Contains more FolateFolate +592.3%
~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
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 ProteinProtein +56.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124%
Contains more FatsFats +330.8%
Contains more OtherOther +389.6%
~equal in Water ~81.58g

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 97kcal 43kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.68g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.56g Seaweed
Vitamin C 8.3mg 3mg Russet potato
Net carbs 19.14g 8.27g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 9.57g Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 121mg Seaweed
Calcium 18mg 168mg Seaweed
Potassium 550mg 89mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Sugar 1.08g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Zinc 0.35mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 42mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 233mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 10IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 1µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.228mg 0.2mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Seaweed
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
Vitamin K 2µg 66µg Seaweed
Folate 26µg 180µg Seaweed
Choline 15mg 12.8mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.247g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.047g Russet potato
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
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
34%
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.