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Edamame vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Edamame and Potato wedges

  • Edamame has more Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Iron is 20% more.
  • Edamame contains 4 times more Calcium than Potato wedges. Edamame contains 63mg of Calcium, while Potato wedges contain 15mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 +320%
Contains more Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +270.3%
Equal in Potassium - 394
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +270.3%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +186.2%
Equal in Water - 68.3
Equal in Other - 1.3
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +341.1%
Contains more Fats +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +186.2%
Equal in Water - 68.3
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2013.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2013.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 11.91g 2.7g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 2.2g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 121kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 5.2g 2g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 15mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.7mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 19mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 87mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 394mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 49mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 0IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.04mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Potato wedges
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.55g Potato wedges
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.102g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.