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Cardoon vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cardoon and Potato wedges

  • Cardoon has more Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 18% more.
  • Cardoon contains 5 times more Calcium than Potato wedges. Cardoon contains 70mg of Calcium, while Potato wedges contain 15mg.
  • Potato wedges contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cardoon, 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 +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Potassium - 394
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Potassium - 394

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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Contains more Vitamin C +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%
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% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 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 C +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.6%
Contains more Protein +285.7%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +526.5%
Contains more Other +15%
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 +37.6%
Contains more Protein +285.7%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +526.5%
Contains more Other +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7961.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.8%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7961.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardoon 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 Cardoon Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 0.7g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.1g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 4.07g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 17kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 70mg 15mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.7mg
Magnesium 42mg 19mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 400mg 394mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 49mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.17mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg Cardoon
Vitamin C 2mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 68µg Cardoon
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.55g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardoon 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
10%
Cardoon
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.539g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.