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Truffle vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Truffle and Potato

  • Truffle has more Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Truffle covers your daily Fiber needs 272% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 109 times less Selenium than Truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, while Potato has 0.4µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
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1
Potato
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +625.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Copper +66.4%
Contains more Manganese +875.5%
Contains more Selenium +10750%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +625.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Copper +66.4%
Contains more Manganese +875.5%
Contains more Selenium +10750%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%

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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6
Potato
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Potato
Contains more Protein +351.2%
Contains more Fats +711.1%
Contains more Carbs +317.4%
Contains more Other +97.3%
Contains more Water +435.5%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
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 Protein +351.2%
Contains more Fats +711.1%
Contains more Carbs +317.4%
Contains more Other +97.3%
Contains more Water +435.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 15.39g Potato
Protein 9.25g 2.05g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.09g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 17.49g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 77kcal Truffle
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 2.1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 12mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.81mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 23mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 57mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 425mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 1.32mg 0.3mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.11mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.2mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.032mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 1.061mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.295mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 38µg 15µg Truffle
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Truffle
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.