Raspberries vs. Russet Potato

Nutrition comparison of Raspberries and Russet Potato


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of raspberries versus russet potato (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raspberries and russet potato:

  • Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Russet potato has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
  • Russet potato is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of raspberries and russet potato is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Raspberry has 34% less calories than russet potato - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and russet potato has 79 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, raspberries is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to russet potato for protein. Raspberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:81:11 and for russet potato, 10:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Raspberries Russet Potato
Protein 8% 10%
Carbohydrates 81% 89%
Fat 11% 1%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Raspberry has 34% less carbohydrates than russet potato - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 400% more dietary fiber than russet potato - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Raspberries and russet potato contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.62g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Raspberries and russet potato contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and russet potato has 2.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both raspberries and russet potato are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 360% more Vitamin C than russet potato - raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Raspberries and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Raspberries and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Raspberries and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Russet potato has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both raspberries and russet potato contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Raspberries Russet Potato
Thiamin 0.032 MG 0.082 MG
Riboflavin 0.038 MG 0.033 MG
Niacin 0.598 MG 1.035 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.329 MG 0.301 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.345 MG
Folate 21 UG 14 UG

Minerals

calcium

Raspberry has 92% more calcium than russet potato - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Raspberries and russet potato contain similar amounts of iron - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.86mg of iron.

potassium

Russet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 176% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Raspberries Russet Potato
beta-carotene 12 UG ~
alpha-carotene 16 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 136 UG 5 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than russet potato per 100 grams.

Raspberries Russet Potato
alpha linoleic acid 0.126 G 0.01 G
Total 0.126 G 0.01 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than russet potato per 100 grams.

Raspberries Russet Potato
linoleic acid 0.249 G 0.032 G
Total 0.249 G 0.032 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Raspberries or Russet Potato .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .

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FAQ

Does raspberries or russet potato contain more calories in 100 grams?
Raspberry has 30% less calories than russet potato - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and russet potato has 79 calories.

Does raspberries or russet potato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberry has 30% fewer carbohydrates than russet potato - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.

Does raspberries or russet potato contain more potassium?
Russet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.