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, protein, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and fats.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato wedges is 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +581.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +807.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +264.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 3.06mg | 30% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 16.52g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.363mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 5.617mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 2.52mg | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.317mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55g | 4.493g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 2.2g | 12.01g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 331mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.212mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 1.68g | 11% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 297kcal | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.451g | 4.835g | 8% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.121g | 8% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.391g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 134mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 197mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 31.5g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.2g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 456kcal | 180kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 81g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2.8 | 1.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 2 IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
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% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
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% |
