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Potato wedges vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Nopales

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Nopales have more Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 22% more than Nopales.
  • Potato wedges contain 81 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Nopales. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Nopales contain only 0.018g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Nopales, raw.

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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 Iron +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Calcium +993.3%
Contains more Magnesium +173.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Calcium +993.3%
Contains more Magnesium +173.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.041
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +2344.4%
Contains more Carbs +665.8%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Water +37.8%
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% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +2344.4%
Contains more Carbs +665.8%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Water +37.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7961.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7961.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 1.13g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.32g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.09g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3.33g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 16kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 1.15g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2.2g Nopales
Calcium 15mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 0.7mg 0.59mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 87mg 16mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 257mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.37mg 0.25mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.052mg Nopales
Manganese 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg Nopales
Vitamin A 0IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin C 11.2mg 9.3mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.012mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.041mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.41mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.07mg Potato wedges
Folate 3µg Nopales
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.018g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.05g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.534g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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
  2. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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