Russet potato vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Russet potato and Sweet potato
- Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato is 107% higher.
- Russet potato contains 4 times more Folate than Sweet potato. Russet potato contains 26µg of Folate, while Sweet potato contains 6µg.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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.
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Iron
+55.1%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+31.5%
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Potassium
+15.8%
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Sodium
-61.1%
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Selenium
+150%
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Calcium
+111.1%
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Copper
+50.5%
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Manganese
+118%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
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Iron
+55.1%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+31.5%
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Potassium
+15.8%
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Sodium
-61.1%
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Selenium
+150%
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Calcium
+111.1%
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Copper
+50.5%
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Manganese
+118%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
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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Vitamin B6
+23.8%
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Folate
+333.3%
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Vitamin A
+192080%
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Vitamin E
+914.3%
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Vitamin C
+136.1%
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Vitamin B1
+59.7%
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Vitamin B2
+120.8%
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Vitamin B3
+10.3%
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Vitamin B5
+132.6%
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Vitamin K
+15%
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Vitamin B6
+23.8%
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Folate
+333.3%
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Vitamin A
+192080%
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Vitamin E
+914.3%
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Vitamin C
+136.1%
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Vitamin B1
+59.7%
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Vitamin B2
+120.8%
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Vitamin B3
+10.3%
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Vitamin B5
+132.6%
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Vitamin K
+15%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30.8%
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Fats
+15.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.71
Equal in Water - 75.78
Equal in Other - 1.35
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
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Protein
+30.8%
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Fats
+15.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.71
Equal in Water - 75.78
Equal in Other - 1.35
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-38.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.054 g
Saturated Fat:
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.092 g
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Saturated Fat
-38.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+147.5%
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Sucrose
+484.6%
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Glucose
+54.1%
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Fructose
+56.3%
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Maltose
+∞%
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
Starch:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+147.5%
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Sucrose
+484.6%
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Glucose
+54.1%
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Fructose
+56.3%
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Maltose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 19.14g | 17.41g |
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| Protein | 2.63g | 2.01g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.15g |
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| Carbs | 21.44g | 20.71g |
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| Calories | 97kcal | 90kcal |
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| Starch | 17.45g | 7.05g |
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| Fructose | 0.32g | 0.5g |
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| Sugar | 1.08g | 6.48g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 3.3g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 38mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.69mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 550mg | 475mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 36mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.161mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.497mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 19218IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 961µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 19.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 1.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.884mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.286mg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.131mg | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.092g |
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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
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120%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.