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Potato wedges vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato wedges and Nori?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Nori is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Nori's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 31% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 10 times more Magnesium than Nori. Potato wedges have 19mg of Magnesium, while Nori has 2mg.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Seaweed, laver, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +183.8%
Equal in Potassium - 356
Equal in Sodium - 48
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 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +183.8%
Equal in Potassium - 356
Equal in Sodium - 48

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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Nori
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.098
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.47
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.098
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Carbs +399%
Contains more Protein +115.2%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Other +190%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Carbs +399%
Contains more Protein +115.2%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Other +190%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5704%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.11
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5704%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.11

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Nori Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 4.81g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 5.81g Nori
Fats 2.2g 0.28g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 5.11g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 35kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 0.49g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 0.3g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 70mg Nori
Iron 0.7mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 19mg 2mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 58mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 356mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 48mg Nori
Zinc 0.37mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg Nori
Vitamin A 0IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 11.2mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.098mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.47mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.159mg Potato wedges
Folate 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.061g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.025g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.11g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Nori
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.