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Potato wedges vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato wedges and Pea

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pea is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Pea covers your daily Fiber needs 14% more than Potato wedges.
  • Pea contains 76 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pea contains 0.019g.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Potassium +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.6%
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 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Contains more Potassium +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.6%

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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Pea
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
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 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Contains more Water +14%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Contains more Water +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7536.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7536.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Pea Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 10.13g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 5.36g Pea
Fats 2.2g 0.22g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 15.63g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 84kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 0.3g 5.93g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 5.5g Pea
Calcium 15mg 27mg Pea
Iron 0.7mg 1.54mg Pea
Magnesium 19mg 39mg Pea
Phosphorus 87mg 117mg Pea
Potassium 394mg 271mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 3mg Pea
Zinc 0.37mg 1.19mg Pea
Copper 0.173mg Pea
Manganese 0.525mg Pea
Selenium 1.9µg Pea
Vitamin A 0IU 801IU Pea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 40µg Pea
Vitamin E 0.14mg Pea
Vitamin C 11.2mg 14.2mg Pea
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.259mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.149mg Pea
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 2.021mg Pea
Vitamin B5 153mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.216mg Potato wedges
Folate 63µg Pea
Vitamin K 25.9µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.039g Pea
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.019g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.102g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Pea
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
798%
Pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
34%
Pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.511g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.