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Mashed potato vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Potato wedges different?

  • Mashed potato is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 18% higher.
  • Mashed potato contains 13 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Potato wedges. While Mashed potato contains 1.342g of Polyunsaturated fat, Potato wedges contain only 0.102g.
  • Potato wedges have less Sodium.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
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 CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%

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% 11% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 FatsFats +28.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.1%
~equal in Other ~1.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1215.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.55g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Potato wedges Opinion
Calories 89kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Protein 1.65g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 2.82g 2.2g Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 13.35g 23.5g Potato wedges
Carbs 14.65g 25.5g Potato wedges
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Potato wedges
Calcium 18mg 15mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.31mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Sugar 0.5g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.3g 2g Potato wedges
Copper 0.035mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 87mg Potato wedges
Sodium 306mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 185IU 0IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Potato wedges
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.102g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.