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Salsify vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salsify and Russet potato

  • Salsify is richer in Vitamin B2, yet Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Salsify contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Russet potato. Salsify contains 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Russet potato contains 0.048mg.
  • Russet potato contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +30.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.6%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%
~equal in Protein ~2.63g
~equal in Water ~74.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22%
~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.
Salsify Russet potato
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 Salsify Russet potato Opinion
Calories 68kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.73g 2.63g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.13g Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Net carbs 12.26g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 15.36g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Russet potato
Calcium 47mg 18mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 0.55mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Sugar 2.9g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 3.1g 2.3g Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 56mg 71mg Russet potato
Sodium 16mg 14mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.07mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.048mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg Russet potato
Folate 15µg 26µg Russet potato
Choline 25.9mg 15mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.003g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.054g 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?

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

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/nutrients
  2. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.