Ketchup vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Ketchup and Russet Potato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ketchup
versus
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ketchup and russet potato:
- Both ketchup and russet potato are high in potassium.
- Russet potato has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ketchup (Catsup) 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
Ketchup is high in calories and russet potato has 22% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and russet potato has 79 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ketchup is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to russet potato for fat. Ketchup has a macronutrient ratio of 4:96:1 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ketchup | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 89% |
| Fat | 1% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Russet potato has 34% less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Russet potato has 333% more dietary fiber than ketchup - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and russet potato has 97% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and russet potato contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and russet potato has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and russet potato are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has more Vitamin A than russet potato - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ketchup has 145 times more Vitamin E than russet potato - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Russet potato has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin. Both ketchup and russet potato contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Ketchup | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.166 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 1.434 MG | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.047 MG | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ketchup and russet potato contain similar amounts of calcium - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Russet potato has 146% more iron than ketchup - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both ketchup and russet potato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 48% more potassium than ketchup - ketchup has 281mg 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,
| Ketchup | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 316 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 12062 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 161 UG | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both ketchup and russet potato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Ketchup | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both ketchup and russet potato contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Ketchup | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.039 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.039 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: Ketchup (Catsup) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or russet potato contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and russet potato has 20% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and russet potato has 79 calories.
Does ketchup or russet potato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, russet potato has 30% fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or russet potato contain more potassium?
Both ketchup and russet potato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 50% more potassium than ketchup - ketchup has 281mg of potassium in 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.