Water vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between water and potatoes
- Water contains less potassium, copper, iron, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium than potatoes.
- Daily need coverage for potassium for potatoes is 13% higher.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than water.
Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +587.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 0mg | 425mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.81mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 57mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.49g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 0g | 2.05g | 4% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 77kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1020% |