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Potato vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato and Potato wedges

  • Potato contains less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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 Iron +54.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +54.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1592.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 68.3
Equal in Other - 1.3
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 Fats +1592.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 68.3
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.5g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.13g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 21.15g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 93kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.2g 2g Potato
Calcium 15mg 15mg
Iron 1.08mg 0.7mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 19mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 535mg 394mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 49mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.55g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato 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%
Potato
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.516g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.