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Potato wedges vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato wedges and Cauliflower

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily Vitamin C needs 41% more than Potato wedges.
  • Cauliflower contains 43 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Cauliflower contains 0.034g.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Cauliflower, 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 Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
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% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Carbs +413.1%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Contains more Water +34.8%
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% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Carbs +413.1%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Contains more Water +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4167.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4167.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%

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 Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 2.97g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.92g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.28g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 4.97g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 25kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0.3g 1.91g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2g
Calcium 15mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.7mg 0.42mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 44mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 299mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.37mg 0.27mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 11.2mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.507mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.184mg Potato wedges
Folate 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.034g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.031g Potato wedges
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.