Salsify vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between salsify and potatoes
- Salsify has more vitamin B2; however, potatoes have more potassium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and copper.
- Salsify has 3 times more calcium than potatoes. Salsify has 47mg of calcium, while potatoes have 15mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +259.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +86.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.5g
~equal in
Water
~74.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.1% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.048mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.08mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 535mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.311mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 1.41mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 9.6mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 21.15g | 2% |
| Choline | 25.9mg | 14.8mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.376mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 93kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.73g | 2.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.26g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)