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Corn vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn and Potato wedges different?

  • Potato wedges are higher than Corn in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 16% more than Corn.
  • Corn contains 15 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. Corn contains 4.54g of Sugar, while Potato wedges contain 0.3g.

Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%

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.
Corn
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
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 B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Equal in Water - 68.3
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 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 +26.3%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Equal in Water - 68.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +491.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288%
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +491.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 3.41g 2.7g Corn
Fats 1.5g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 20.98g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 96kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.4g 2g Corn
Calcium 3mg 15mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.45mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Corn
Phosphorus 77mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 218mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 1mg 49mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.37mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg Corn
Manganese 0.167mg Corn
Selenium 0.2µg Corn
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.04mg Corn
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 1.54mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.55g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.102g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
17%
Corn
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn 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 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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.