Potato wedges vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato wedges and hamburgers
- Hamburgers are richer than potato wedges in vitamin B12, protein, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, fats, and vitamin B2.
- Hamburgers cover 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
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 | +74.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +580% |
| Contains more IronIron | +311.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +675.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.44µg | 60% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 17.08g | 29% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 2.88mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 5.365mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 2.87mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55g | 5.096g | 21% |
| Fats | 2.2g | 14.36g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 414mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.25mg | 16% |
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.203mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.217mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.451g | 5.495g | 10% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 295kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 102mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 136mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 394mg | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.38g | 2% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.2g | 5.8g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 456kcal | 173kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 81g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2.8 | 1.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 24.1g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0% |
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:
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% |
~equal in
Carbs
~24.1g
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
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% |
