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Potato wedges vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato wedges and Onion

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat than Onion.
  • Potato wedges' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 18% more.
  • Potato wedges contain 112 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Onion. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Onion contains 0.013g.
  • Potato wedges contain less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Onions, 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 +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +169.9%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
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 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +169.9%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%

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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Onion
Contains more Vitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +145.5%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +173%
Contains more Other +271.4%
Contains more Water +30.5%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +145.5%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +173%
Contains more Other +271.4%
Contains more Water +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11061.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11061.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Onion Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 7.64g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.1g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.1g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 9.34g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 40kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 0.3g 4.24g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.7g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 23mg Onion
Iron 0.7mg 0.21mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 29mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 146mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.37mg 0.17mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.039mg Onion
Manganese 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 11.2mg 7.4mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.046mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.027mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.116mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.12mg Potato wedges
Folate 19µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.042g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.013g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.017g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.508g)
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.
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.