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Fast food vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fast food and Potato wedges?

  • Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.3%
Contains more IronIron +337.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +807.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 ProteinProtein +511.9%
Contains more FatsFats +445.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +77.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1547.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Potato wedges Opinion
Calories 297kcal 123kcal Fast food
Protein 16.52g 2.7g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 2.2g Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 29.8g 23.5g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 25.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Potato wedges
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Fast food
Calcium 62mg 15mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 3.06mg 0.7mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.7g 2g Potato wedges
Copper 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.37mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 87mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.1mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.04mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.54mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Folate 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g Potato wedges
Choline 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.451g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.102g Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Potato wedges
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
43%
Fast food
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.