Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Red Potatoes VS Potatoes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Red Potatoes	10%	2%	88%
Potatoes	10%	1%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	Red Potatoes	Potatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.4% 70kcal	2.66% 77kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.14% 0.14g	0.093% 0.09g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.11% 0.035g	0.078% 0.025g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.88% 0.014g	0.63% 0.01g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.26% 0.044g	0.19% 0.032g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	12.2% 16g	13.5% 17.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.78% 1.3g	1.13% 0.82g	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	0.43% 0.31g	0.36% 0.26g	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	% 0.4g	% 0.31g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.29g	% 0.17g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	4.47% 1.7g	5.53% 2.1g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.38% 1.9g	3.66% 2.05g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Red Potatoes	Potatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.75% 0.081mg	6.75% 0.081mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.4% 0.031mg	2.46% 0.032mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.2% 1.15mg	6.63% 1.06mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.6% 0.28mg	5.9% 0.3mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	13% 0.17mg	23% 0.3mg	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	4.5% 18μg	3.75% 15μg	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	9.56% 8.6mg	22% 19.7mg	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	0.067% 0.01mg	0.067% 0.01mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.4% 2.9μg	1.67% 2μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Red Potatoes	Potatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1% 10mg	1.2% 12mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15% 0.13mg	12.2% 0.11mg	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	9.13% 0.73mg	10% 0.81mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5.24% 22mg	5.48% 23mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	6.13% 0.14mg	6.65% 0.15mg	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	8.7% 61mg	8.14% 57mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13.4% 455mg	12.5% 425mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.91% 0.5μg	0.73% 0.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.2% 18mg	0.4% 6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3% 0.33mg	2.73% 0.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.2% 81g	2.14% 79.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Red Potatoes VS Potatoes per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Red Potatoes versus 100 g of Potatoes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Red Potatoes vs Potatoes:

• 100 grams of Red Potatoes have 1.5 times more Vitamin K than Potatoes.
• While 100 g of Raw Whole Potatoes contain 1.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Whole Red Potatoes.
• Both Red Potatoes and Potatoes provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Raw Whole Red Potatoes as well as Raw Whole Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Red Potatoes vs Potatoes:

• 100 grams of Red Potatoes have 1.2 times more Copper than Potatoes.
• Both Red Potatoes and Potatoes contain similar levels of Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and Water per 100 grams.
• Both Raw Whole Red Potatoes as well as Raw Whole Potatoes lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• Both Raw Whole Red Potatoes and Raw Whole Potatoes have similar amounts of macro-nutrients per 100 g
• Both Red Potatoes and Potatoes offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Protein per 100 grams.
• Both Raw Whole Red Potatoes as well as Raw Whole Potatoes provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in 100 grams.