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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 123kcal |
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| Protein | 1.65g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 2.82g | 2.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.35g | 23.5g |
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| Carbs | 14.65g | 25.5g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 286mg | 394mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.7mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.035mg |
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| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 12.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 59mg | 87mg |
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| Sodium | 306mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 185IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
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| Manganese | 0.098mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.54mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.105g | 0g |
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| Choline | 13.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.577g | 0.55g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.72g | 1.451g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.102g |
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| Fructose | 0.2g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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