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Kale vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kale and Potato wedges

  • Kale has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Potato wedges has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Kale is 76% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 5 times less Calcium than Kale. Kale has 72mg of Calcium, while Potato wedges have 15mg.

Food types used in this article are Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +380%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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.
Kale
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
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 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Carbs +352.9%
Contains more Other +49.4%
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 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 +33.5%
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Carbs +352.9%
Contains more Other +49.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4736.7%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4736.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kale Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.9g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.4g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 5.63g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 28kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 1.25g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2g
Calcium 72mg 15mg Kale
Iron 0.9mg 0.7mg Kale
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 28mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 228mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 23mg 49mg Kale
Zinc 0.24mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.156mg Kale
Manganese 0.416mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg Kale
Vitamin A 13621IU 0IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 681µg 0µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 41mg 11.2mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg Kale
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Kale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 13µg Kale
Vitamin K 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.55g Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g 0.102g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kale 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
258%
Kale
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Kale
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kale
Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
Kale 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.