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Whipped cream vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between whipped cream and potatoes?

  • Whipped cream is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium, yet potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, iron, and manganese.
  • Whipped cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 69% higher.
  • Whipped cream has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.

We used Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized and Potatoes, 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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Potato
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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 CalciumCalcium +741.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.1%
Contains more IronIron +1520%
Contains more CopperCopper +1000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19900%

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 0% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Potato
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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 +6300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1415.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +626.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.295mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Potato
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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 +56.1%
Contains more FatsFats +24588.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
Contains more OtherOther +47.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Potato
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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 +320800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1864.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whipped cream Potato DV% diff.
Saturated fat 13.831g 0.025g 63%
Fats 22.22g 0.09g 34%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg 22%
Vitamin A 188µg 0µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.298mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.418g 0.002g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Copper 0.01mg 0.11mg 11%
Iron 0.05mg 0.81mg 10%
Calories 257kcal 77kcal 9%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.2mg 9%
Calcium 101mg 12mg 9%
Potassium 147mg 425mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 1.061mg 6%
Phosphorus 89mg 57mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.825g 0.042g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.081mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.01mg 4%
Folate 3µg 15µg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.032mg 3%
Selenium 1.4µg 0.4µg 2%
Protein 3.2g 2.05g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 12.49g 17.49g 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Choline 16.8mg 12.1mg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 12.49g 15.39g N/A
Sugar 8g 0.82g N/A
Sodium 8mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.305mg 0.295mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.144mg 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.194mg 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.254mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.214mg 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whipped cream 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
14%
Whipped cream
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Whipped cream
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.