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Borage vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Borage and Potato wedges

  • Borage has more Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Potato wedges has more Vitamin B6.
  • Borage covers your daily need of Iron 33% more than Potato wedges.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Borage, raw 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 +520%
Contains more Iron +371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +85%

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.
Borage
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +733.3%
Equal in Other - 1.3
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 Water +36.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +733.3%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.7%
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.
Borage Potato wedges
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Borage Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.8g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.7g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 3.06g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 21kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Borage
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 93mg 15mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.7mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 19mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 470mg 394mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 49mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.2mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 0IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 11.2mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.04mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Borage
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 13µg Borage
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.55g Borage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.102g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage 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
39%
Borage
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Borage
Borage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.