Vegetable vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between vegetable and red potato
- Vegetable has more vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, red potato has more potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and copper.
- Vegetable's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% more.
- Vegetable has 8 times more vitamin K than red potato. Vegetable has 23.5µg of vitamin K, while red potato has 2.8µg.
- Red potato has a higher glycemic index than vegetable.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, red, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +21300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +739.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
13.09 g
Water:
83.23 g
Other:
0.67 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.15g
~equal in
Water
~76.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.031 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
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 | +67.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 214µg | 1µg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 23.5µg | 2.8µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.212mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 545mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 12.6mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 1.8g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.379mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.851mg | 1.595mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.151mg | 0.341mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.09g | 19.59g | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Choline | 24.1mg | 18.9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.86g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 35mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.69g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.12g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.031g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.115mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.19mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.149mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.073mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
20%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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