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Potato wedges vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Corn different?

  • Potato wedges are higher than Corn in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 16% more than Corn.
  • Potato wedges contain 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Corn. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Corn contains 0.374g.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Sugar.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin C +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.093
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.683
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.093
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.683

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Equal in Water - 73.41
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% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Equal in Water - 73.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +491.2%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +491.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Corn Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 18.58g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 3.41g Corn
Fats 2.2g 1.5g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 20.98g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 96kcal Potato wedges
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 0.3g 4.54g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2.4g Corn
Calcium 15mg 3mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.45mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 87mg 77mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 218mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.37mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg Corn
Manganese 0.167mg Corn
Selenium 0.2µg Corn
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 11.2mg 5.5mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.093mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.057mg Corn
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.139mg Potato wedges
Folate 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.374g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.