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Squash, winter, all varieties, raw vs. Russet potato raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between squash, winter, all varieties, raw and russet potato raw?

  • Squash, winter, all varieties, raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet russet potato raw is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Squash, winter, all varieties, raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 27% higher.
  • Squash, winter, all varieties, raw has 2 times more vitamin C than russet potato raw. Squash, winter, all varieties, raw has 12.3mg of vitamin C, while russet potato raw has 5.7mg.

We used Squash, winter, all varieties, raw and Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 10% 8.4% 31% 22% 24% 5.7% 9.9% 0.52% 21% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 37% 32% 34% 7.9% 24% 0.65% 20% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains more IronIron +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.157mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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 41% 23% 2.4% 0% 7.5% 14% 9.4% 11% 36% 0% 2.8% 18% 5.5%
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 19% 0% 0.2% 0% 21% 7.6% 19% 18% 80% 0% 4.5% 11% 6.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +26%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 8.59 g
Water: 89.76 g
Other: 0.57 g
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 2.14 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 18.07 g
Water: 78.58 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +62.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.4%
Contains more OtherOther +98.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.056 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.026g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw Russet potato raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squash, winter, all varieties, raw Russet potato raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.345mg 15%
Vitamin A 68µg 0µg 8%
Starch 15.86g 7%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 5.7mg 7%
Phosphorus 23mg 55mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.082mg 4%
Iron 0.58mg 0.86mg 4%
Copper 0.071mg 0.103mg 4%
Folate 24µg 14µg 3%
Carbs 8.59g 18.07g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.035mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.188mg 0.301mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.033mg 2%
Protein 0.95g 2.14g 2%
Calories 34kcal 79kcal 2%
Calcium 28mg 13mg 2%
Potassium 350mg 417mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.29mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Fats 0.13g 0.08g 0%
Net carbs 7.09g 16.77g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 0.62g N/A
Sodium 4mg 5mg 0%
Manganese 0.163mg 0.157mg 0%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
Choline 10mg 12.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.026g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.056g 0.043g 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.082mg 0%
Lysine 0.053mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw Russet potato raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
14%
Russet potato raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
18%
Russet potato raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato raw
Russet potato raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato raw
Russet potato raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato raw
Russet potato raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Squash, winter, all varieties, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170489/nutrients
  2. Russet potato raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170027/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.