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Potato wedges vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato wedges and Hamburger

  • Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 60% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +580%
Contains more IronIron +311.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +675.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +532.6%
Contains more FatsFats +552.7%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
~equal in Carbs ~24.1g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +278.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.5%

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 Hamburger
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Hamburger Opinion
Calories 123kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Protein 2.7g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 2.2g 14.36g Hamburger
Vitamin C 11.2mg 0mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 23.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 24.1g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Hamburger
Calcium 15mg 102mg Hamburger
Potassium 394mg 226mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 0.3g 4.15g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 0.9g Potato wedges
Copper 0.091mg Hamburger
Zinc 0.37mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 87mg 136mg Hamburger
Sodium 49mg 414mg Potato wedges
Manganese 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.203mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Folate 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0g 0.814g Potato wedges
Saturated Fat 0.55g 5.096g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.38g Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.