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Agar vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Agar and Potato wedges

  • Agar has more Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Potato wedges has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Agar covers your daily need of Iron 259% more than Potato wedges.
  • Agar contains 42 times more Calcium than Potato wedges. While Agar contains 625mg of Calcium, Potato wedges contain only 15mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, agar, dried and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +4066.7%
Contains more Iron +2957.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3952.6%
Contains more Potassium +185.5%
Contains more Zinc +1467.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4066.7%
Contains more Iron +2957.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3952.6%
Contains more Potassium +185.5%
Contains more Zinc +1467.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -52%

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.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +455%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +662.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +662.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Carbs +217.2%
Contains more Other +202.3%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Water +686.9%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Carbs +217.2%
Contains more Other +202.3%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Water +686.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5274.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5274.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar Potato wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 23.5g Agar
Protein 6.21g 2.7g Agar
Fats 0.3g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 80.88g 25.5g Agar
Calories 306kcal 123kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 7.7g 2g Agar
Calcium 625mg 15mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.7mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 19mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 1125mg 394mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 49mg Potato wedges
Zinc 5.8mg 0.37mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.04mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.55g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.102g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agar Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
75%
Agar
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.