Nutrient Comparison: Red Potatoes VS Russet Potatoes per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Red Potatoes versus 5 oz of Russet Potatoes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Red Potatoes vs Russet Potatoes:
- 5 ounces of Red Potatoes have 1.3 times more Vitamin B9, 1.5 times more Vitamin C and 1.6 times more Vitamin K than Russet Potatoes.
- While 5 oz of Raw Whole Russet Potatoes contain 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Whole Red Potatoes.
- Both Red Potatoes and Russet Potatoes provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5 per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Russet Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
- Both Raw Whole Red Potatoes as well as Raw Whole Russet Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Red Potatoes vs Russet Potatoes:
- 5 ounces of Red Potatoes have 1.3 times more Copper than Russet Potatoes.
- Both Red Potatoes and Russet Potatoes contain similar levels of Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and Water per five ounces.
- Both Raw Whole Red Potatoes as well as Raw Whole Russet Potatoes lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Red Potatoes have 1.3 times more Fiber than Russet Potatoes.
- Both Red Potatoes and Russet Potatoes offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein per five ounces.
- Both Raw Whole Red Potatoes as well as Raw Whole Russet Potatoes provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.