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Potato wedges vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato wedges and Fast food?

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin C, yet Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato wedges are lower.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.3%
Contains more IronIron +337.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%

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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +807.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.7%
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% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +77.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +511.9%
Contains more FatsFats +445.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1547.1%

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 Fast food
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 Fast food Opinion
Calories 123kcal 297kcal Fast food
Protein 2.7g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 2.2g 12.01g Fast food
Vitamin C 11.2mg 0mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 25.5g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Potato wedges
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 15mg 62mg Fast food
Potassium 394mg 197mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 0.3g 4.88g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.7g Potato wedges
Copper 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 0.37mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 87mg 134mg Fast food
Sodium 49mg 331mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.212mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Folate 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Potato wedges
Choline 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 0.55g 4.493g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.68g Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.