Potato wedges vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Potato wedges and Nachos different?
- Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Nachos are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
- Nachos covers your daily need of Phosphorus 16% more than Potato wedges.
- Potato wedges contain 10 times more Vitamin C than Nachos. Potato wedges contain 11.2mg of Vitamin C, while Nachos contain 1.1mg.
- Potato wedges are lower in Saturated Fat.
USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +918.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +877.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +866.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4841.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 123kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 2.2g | 21.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.5g | 31.71g |
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| Carbs | 25.5g | 34.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 394mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.75mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 28.33g |
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| Phosphorus | 87mg | 198mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 313mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.058g |
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| Choline | 26.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.55g | 2.173g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.451g | 14.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 5.04g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.187mg |
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| Leucine | 0.521mg |
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| Lysine | 0.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.135mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)