Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Potato Skin VS Microwaved Potatoes Skin

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Potato Skin	17%	1%	82%
Microwaved Potatoes Skin	13%	1%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Potato Skin	Microwaved Potatoes Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	9.07% 263kcal	20.6% 599kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.47% 0.45g	0.47% 0.45g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.37% 0.12g	0.37% 0.12g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.83% 0.045g	2.83% 0.045g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.85% 0.15g	0.85% 0.15g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	43.4% 56.4g	103% 134g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	30% 11.3g	65.7% 25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	21% 11.7g	35.6% 20g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Potato Skin	Microwaved Potatoes Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	7.94% 0.095mg	27% 0.32mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	13.3% 0.17mg	26% 0.34mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	29.3% 4.7mg	63% 10mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	27.4% 1.37mg	54% 2.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	83.4% 1.1mg	172% 2.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	19.3% 77μg	19.3% 77μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	57.5% 51.7mg	77% 69.4mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Potato Skin	Microwaved Potatoes Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	13.6% 136mg	21% 209mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	213% 1.9mg	445% 4mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	184% 14.7mg	337% 27mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	25% 104mg	40% 168mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	119% 2.73mg	193% 4.45mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	24.6% 172mg	53% 372mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	55% 1873mg	86.7% 2948mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.47% 1.36μg	4.12% 2.27μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.02% 45.4mg	4.84% 72.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	14.4% 1.6mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	10.2% 378g	7.8% 288g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Potato Skin VS Microwaved Potatoes Skin per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Potato Skin versus 1 lb of Microwaved Potatoes Skin to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Potato Skin vs Microwaved Potatoes Skin:

• 1 lb of Microwaved Potatoes Skin no Salt contains 3.4 times more Vitamin B1, 2 times more Vitamin B2, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 2 times more Vitamin B5, 2.1 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Potato Skin.
• Both Potato Skin and Microwaved Potatoes Skin provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Potato Skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• Both Raw Potato Skin as well as Microwaved Potatoes Skin no Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Potato Skin vs Microwaved Potatoes Skin:

• 1 pound of Potato Skin has 1.3 times more Water than Microwaved Potatoes Skin.
• While 1 lb of Microwaved Potatoes Skin no Salt contains 1.5 times more Calcium, 2.1 times more Copper, 1.8 times more Iron, 1.6 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Manganese, 2.2 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium and 1.5 times more Zinc than Raw Potato Skin.
• Both Raw Potato Skin as well as Microwaved Potatoes Skin no Salt lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Microwaved Potatoes Skin no Salt contains 2.3 times more Energy, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate, 2.2 times more Fiber and 1.7 times more Protein than Raw Potato Skin.
• Both Raw Potato Skin as well as Microwaved Potatoes Skin no Salt provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one pound.