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Potato wedges vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato wedges and Escarole

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Escarole have more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 26% higher.
  • Escarole has 363 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Escarole has 0.004g.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added.

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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 Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.5%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.72
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 14% 27% 10% 10% 22% 3% 19% 29% 51% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.5%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.72

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 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2087.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
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 114% 8% 0% 11% 15% 15% 6% 50% 4% 59% 0% 530%
Contains more Vitamin C +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2087.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.8%
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Carbs +730.6%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Equal in Other - 1.31
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Protein +134.8%
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Carbs +730.6%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Equal in Other - 1.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Escarole Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 0.27g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.15g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.18g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3.07g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 19kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 0.23g Escarole
Fiber 2g 2.8g Escarole
Calcium 15mg 46mg Escarole
Iron 0.7mg 0.72mg Escarole
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 22mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 245mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 19mg Escarole
Zinc 0.37mg 0.69mg Escarole
Copper 0.087mg Escarole
Manganese 0.385mg Escarole
Selenium 0.2µg Escarole
Vitamin A 0IU 1888IU Escarole
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 94µg Escarole
Vitamin E 0.4mg Escarole
Vitamin C 11.2mg 3.3mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.059mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.062mg Escarole
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.312mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.826mg Escarole
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.016mg Potato wedges
Folate 78µg Escarole
Vitamin K 211.9µg Escarole
Tryptophan 0.005mg Escarole
Threonine 0.046mg Escarole
Isoleucine 0.066mg Escarole
Leucine 0.09mg Escarole
Lysine 0.058mg Escarole
Methionine 0.013mg Escarole
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Escarole
Valine 0.058mg Escarole
Histidine 0.021mg Escarole
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.042g Escarole
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.004g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.081g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges Escarole
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
67%
Escarole
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
18%
Escarole

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.508g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/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.