Peach vs. Russet Potato

Nutrition comparison of Peach and Russet Potato


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

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

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

  • Russet potato has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
  • Russet potato is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peach 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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, 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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Peach has 47% less calories than russet potato - russet potato has 79 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peach is heavier in fat and similar to russet potato for protein and carbs. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for russet potato, 10:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peach Russet Potato
Protein 8% 10%
Carbohydrates 87% 89%
Fat 6% 1%
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carbohydrates

Peach has 44% less carbohydrates than russet potato - russet potato has 18.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Russet potato and peach contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Russet potato and peach contain similar amounts of sugar - russet potato has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Russet potato and peach contain similar amounts of protein - russet potato has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both russet potato and peach are low in saturated fat - russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Russet potato and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Peach has more Vitamin A than russet potato - peach has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Russet potato and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Russet potato and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Peach Russet Potato
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.082 MG
Riboflavin 0.031 MG 0.033 MG
Niacin 0.806 MG 1.035 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.153 MG 0.301 MG
Vitamin B6 0.025 MG 0.345 MG
Folate 6 UG 14 UG

Minerals

calcium

Russet potato has 225% more calcium than peach - russet potato has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Russet potato has 153% more iron than peach - russet potato has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.

potassium

Russet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 242% more potassium than peach - russet potato has 417mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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,

Peach Russet Potato
beta-carotene 224 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 132 UG 5 UG



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 Peach or Russet Potato .

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

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FAQ

Does russet potato or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?
Peach has 50% less calories than russet potato - russet potato has 79 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.

Does russet potato or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peach has 40% fewer carbohydrates than russet potato - russet potato has 18.1g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.

Does russet potato or peach contain more potassium?
Russet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than peach - russet potato has 417mg of potassium in 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.