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Garlic vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Garlic and Potato wedges

  • Garlic has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Garlic covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 68% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges contain 12 times less Calcium than Garlic. Garlic contains 181mg of Calcium, while Potato wedges contain 15mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Garlic, 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 +1106.7%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Zinc +213.5%
Equal in Potassium - 394
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1106.7%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Zinc +213.5%
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.
Garlic
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
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 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +135.6%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +16.6%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 +135.6%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13090.9%
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13090.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 23.5g Garlic
Protein 6.36g 2.7g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 33.06g 25.5g Garlic
Calories 149kcal 123kcal Garlic
Sugar 1g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.1g 2g Garlic
Calcium 181mg 15mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 0.7mg Garlic
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Garlic
Phosphorus 153mg 87mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 394mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 49mg Garlic
Zinc 1.16mg 0.37mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Garlic
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 31.2mg 11.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.04mg Garlic
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.596mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.35mg Garlic
Folate 3µg Garlic
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.183mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.55g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 0.102g Garlic

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Garlic
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.461g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.