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Nopales vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nopales and Potato wedges

  • Nopales have more Calcium, and Magnesium, while Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 22% more than Nopales.
  • Nopales contain 11 times more Calcium than Potato wedges. While Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, Potato wedges contain only 15mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nopales, 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 +993.3%
Contains more Magnesium +173.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +993.3%
Contains more Magnesium +173.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +48%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.8%
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +2344.4%
Contains more Carbs +665.8%
Contains more Other +14%
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 +37.8%
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +2344.4%
Contains more Carbs +665.8%
Contains more Other +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7961.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7961.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.32g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.09g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 3.33g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 16kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 1.15g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.2g 2g Nopales
Calcium 164mg 15mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 52mg 19mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 257mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 21mg 49mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.052mg Nopales
Manganese 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 0IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Nopales
Vitamin C 9.3mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.04mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 3µg Nopales
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.55g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.534g)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.