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Potato wedges vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato wedges and Cardoon

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Cardoon is richer in Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Potato wedges' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 18% more.
  • Potato wedges contain 81 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Cardoon. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Cardoon contains 0.018g.
  • Potato wedges contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Cardoon, 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 +278.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Potassium - 400
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Potassium - 400

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 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +285.7%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +526.5%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Water +37.6%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +285.7%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +526.5%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Water +37.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7961.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7961.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

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 Cardoon
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 Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 2.47g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.7g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.1g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 4.07g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 17kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Cardoon
Fiber 2g 1.6g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.7mg
Magnesium 19mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 87mg 23mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 49mg 170mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.37mg 0.17mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg Cardoon
Vitamin C 11.2mg 2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.3mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.116mg Potato wedges
Folate 68µg Cardoon
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.018g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.041g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.539g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.