Pickles vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Pickles and Russet Potato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pickles
versus
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pickles and russet potato:
- Pickle has 5.5 times less calories than russet potato.
- Pickle has 6.5 times less carbohydrates than russet potato.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
- Russet potato has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Russet potato is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) 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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 5.5 times less calories than russet potato - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and russet potato has 79 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pickles is much lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to russet potato for protein. Pickles has a macronutrient ratio of 14:66:20 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pickles | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 89% |
| Fat | 20% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 6.5 times less carbohydrates than russet potato - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in russet potato comprise of 89% starch, 7% dietary fiber and 3% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pickles and russet potato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and russet potato contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Russet potato has 328% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and russet potato has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and russet potato are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Russet potato has 148% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickle has more Vitamin A than russet potato - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pickles and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Russet potato has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both pickles and russet potato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pickles | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.201 MG | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 338% more calcium than russet potato - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Russet potato has 231% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg 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 256% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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,
| Pickles | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 53 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 13 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 28 UG | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than russet potato per 100 grams.
| Pickles | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pickles and russet potato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pickles | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.052 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.052 G | 0.032 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or russet potato contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 5.5 times less calories than russet potato - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and russet potato has 79 calories.
Does pickles or russet potato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 6.5 times fewer carbohydrates than russet potato - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in russet potato comprise of 90% starch, 10% dietary fiber and 0% sugar.
Does pickles or russet potato contain more potassium?
Russet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.