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Pea vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pea and Potato wedges

  • Pea has more Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pea covers your daily Fiber needs 14% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges contain 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Pea. Pea contains 0.149mg of Vitamin B2, while Potato wedges contain 0.04mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Peas, green, 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 +80%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.4%

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.
Pea
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
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 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%
Contains more Other +41.3%
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 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 +98.5%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%
Contains more Other +41.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7536.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7536.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 5.36g 2.7g Pea
Fats 0.22g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 15.63g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 84kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 5.93g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 5.5g 2g Pea
Calcium 27mg 15mg Pea
Iron 1.54mg 0.7mg Pea
Magnesium 39mg 19mg Pea
Phosphorus 117mg 87mg Pea
Potassium 271mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 3mg 49mg Pea
Zinc 1.19mg 0.37mg Pea
Copper 0.173mg Pea
Manganese 0.525mg Pea
Selenium 1.9µg Pea
Vitamin A 801IU 0IU Pea
Vitamin A RAE 40µg 0µg Pea
Vitamin E 0.14mg Pea
Vitamin C 14.2mg 11.2mg Pea
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.1mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.04mg Pea
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 1.54mg Pea
Vitamin B5 153mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 63µg Pea
Vitamin K 25.9µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.55g Pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.102g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pea 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
798%
Pea
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Pea
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.511g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.