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Potato wedges vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato wedges and Butterbur?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 23% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Butterbur. Potato wedges have 1.54mg of Vitamin B3, while Butterbur has 0.2mg.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Butterbur, (fuki), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +600%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Calcium +586.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
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 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Calcium +586.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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 B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.3%
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 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +592.3%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +606.4%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +12.3%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +592.3%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +606.4%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +12.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3.61g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.39g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.04g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3.61g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 14kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Butterbur
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.7mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 12mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 49mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.37mg 0.16mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Butterbur
Vitamin C 11.2mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Butterbur
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.096mg Potato wedges
Folate 10µg Butterbur
Saturated Fat 0.55g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Butterbur
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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
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 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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.