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Potato wedges vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato wedges and cheeseburgers different?

  • Potato wedges are higher in vitamin C; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cheeseburgers is 32% higher.
  • Potato wedges have less sodium.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +693.3%
Contains more IronIron +287.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +573%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +807.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +76.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +511.5%
Contains more FatsFats +569.1%
Contains more OtherOther +62.3%
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +273.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1525.5%

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Protein 2.7g 16.51g 28%
Saturated fat 0.55g 6.473g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.363mg 25%
Iron 0.7mg 2.71mg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 5.217mg 23%
Sodium 49mg 515mg 20%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.49mg 19%
Fats 2.2g 14.72g 19%
Folate 70µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.293mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 14%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 0mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 12%
Phosphorus 87mg 161mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.451g 5.413g 10%
Calcium 15mg 119mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.658g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.228mg 9%
Calories 123kcal 308kcal 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Potassium 394mg 196mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Magnesium 19mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 25.5g 28.03g 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.3g 4.88g N/A
Fiber 2g 2g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Potato wedges
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.