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Potato wedges vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Green bean

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat in Potato wedges are higher than in Green bean.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 23% more than Green bean.
  • Potato wedges contain 132 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Green bean. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Green bean contains only 0.011g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Potato wedges are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +169.9%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Iron - 0.65
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +169.9%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Iron - 0.65
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 C +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Carbs +223.6%
Contains more Other +78.1%
Contains more Water +30.6%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Carbs +223.6%
Contains more Other +78.1%
Contains more Water +30.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13090.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13090.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 4.68g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.89g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.28g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 7.88g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 35kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 3.63g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 15mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 0.7mg 0.65mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 29mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 146mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.37mg 0.25mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.057mg Green bean
Manganese 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg Green bean
Vitamin A 0IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 11.2mg 9.7mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.074mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.097mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.614mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.056mg Potato wedges
Folate 33µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.011g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges Green bean
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
15%
Potato wedges
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.486g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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