Carrot vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Carrot and Potato wedges
- Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Potato wedges has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Carrot is 93% higher.
- Potato wedges have 16 times less Sugar than Carrot. Carrot has 4.74g of Sugar, while Potato wedges have 0.3g.
Food types used in this article are Carrots, 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.
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Calcium
+120%
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Iron
+133.3%
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Magnesium
+58.3%
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Phosphorus
+148.6%
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Potassium
+23.1%
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Sodium
-29%
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Zinc
+54.2%
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Calcium
+120%
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Iron
+133.3%
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Magnesium
+58.3%
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Phosphorus
+148.6%
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Potassium
+23.1%
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Sodium
-29%
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Zinc
+54.2%
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+45%
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Vitamin C
+89.8%
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Vitamin B1
+51.5%
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Vitamin B3
+56.7%
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Vitamin B6
+153.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+45%
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Vitamin C
+89.8%
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Vitamin B1
+51.5%
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Vitamin B3
+56.7%
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Vitamin B6
+153.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+29.3%
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Protein
+190.3%
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Fats
+816.7%
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Carbs
+166.2%
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+35.4%
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
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0.96 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
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Water
+29.3%
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Protein
+190.3%
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Fats
+816.7%
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Carbs
+166.2%
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+35.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10264.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.117 g
Saturated Fat:
0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.102 g
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Saturated Fat
-93.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10264.3%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 23.5g |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 2.2g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 25.5g |
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| Calories | 41kcal | 123kcal |
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| Starch | 1.43g |
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| Fructose | 0.55g |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 87mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 394mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.045mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 835µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 11.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.35mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.55g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 1.451g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.102g |
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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
98%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.513g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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