Potato wedges vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Potato wedges and Wax gourd
- Wax gourd contains less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 24% higher.
- Wax gourd has 79 times less Potassium than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 394mg of Potassium, while Wax gourd has 5mg.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Iron
+84.2%
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Magnesium
+90%
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Phosphorus
+411.8%
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Potassium
+7780%
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Sodium
-54.2%
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Calcium
+20%
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Zinc
+59.5%
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Iron
+84.2%
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Magnesium
+90%
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Phosphorus
+411.8%
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Potassium
+7780%
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Sodium
-54.2%
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Calcium
+20%
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Zinc
+59.5%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin B1
+194.1%
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Vitamin B2
+3900%
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Vitamin B3
+301%
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Vitamin B6
+993.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 10.5
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Vitamin B1
+194.1%
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Vitamin B2
+3900%
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Vitamin B3
+301%
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Vitamin B6
+993.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 10.5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+575%
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Fats
+1000%
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Carbs
+738.8%
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Other
+333.3%
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Water
+40.6%
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
96.06 g
Other:
0.3 g
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Protein
+575%
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Fats
+1000%
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Carbs
+738.8%
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+333.3%
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Water
+40.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3821.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+15.9%
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Saturated Fat
-97.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.102 g
Saturated Fat:
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.088 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3821.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+15.9%
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Saturated Fat
-97.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.5g | 2.04g |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 2.2g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 25.5g | 3.04g |
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| Calories | 123kcal | 14kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 87mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 394mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.022mg |
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| Manganese | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 10.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.032mg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Lysine | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.55g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.451g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.088g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.534g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.