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Tart vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tart and potatoes

  • Tart has more vitamin B2, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while potatoes have more vitamin C and potassium.
  • Tart's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 40% higher.
  • Potatoes contain 475 times less vitamin A than tart. Tart contains 950IU of vitamin A, while potatoes contain 2IU.
  • The amount of sodium in potatoes is lower.
  • Tart has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tart is 45, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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.
Tart
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Potato
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +322.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +543.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.3mg

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.
Tart
7
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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Potato
4
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +44%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
4
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Potato
1
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6555.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339.1%
Contains more WaterWater +558.2%
~equal in Other ~1.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1990.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tart Potato
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.032mg 40%
Iron 3.42mg 0.81mg 33%
Vitamin A 285µg 0µg 32%
Selenium 12.9µg 0.4µg 23%
Folate 100µg 15µg 21%
Carbs 76.8g 17.49g 20%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 19.7mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.081mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.061mg 17%
Sodium 361mg 6mg 15%
Calories 372kcal 77kcal 15%
Potassium 66mg 425mg 11%
Fats 5.99g 0.09g 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 0.002g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.042g 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Saturated fat 1.393g 0.025g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.298mg 6%
Phosphorus 93mg 57mg 5%
Magnesium 44mg 23mg 5%
Protein 3.99g 2.05g 4%
Copper 0.073mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.01mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 12mg 3%
Fiber 1.5g 2.1g 2%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2µg 1%
Choline 8.4mg 12.1mg 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 15.39g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 0.82g N/A
Zinc 0.28mg 0.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart Potato
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
43%
Tart
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.368g)
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.
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.