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Potato wedges vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Borage

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, while Borage have more Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Borage covers your daily need of Iron 33% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Borage. While Potato wedges contain 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, Borage contains only 0.084mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Borage, raw.

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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 +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
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 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%

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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Borage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
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 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +733.3%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%
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% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +733.3%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.109
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.109

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 Borage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Borage Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3.06g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.8g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.7g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3.06g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 21kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Borage
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 93mg Borage
Iron 0.7mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 19mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 87mg 53mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 470mg Borage
Sodium 49mg 80mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.37mg 0.2mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin C 11.2mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.06mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.9mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Borage
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.084mg Potato wedges
Folate 13µg Borage
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.17g Borage
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.211g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Borage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Borage
Borage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients

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

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