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Potato wedges vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Poi different?

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat than Poi.
  • Potato wedges contain 132 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Poi. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Poi contains only 0.011g.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Poi are the varieties 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 more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +115.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Equal in Calcium - 16
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 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +115.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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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Poi
Contains more Vitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
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 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +610.5%
Contains more Fats +1471.4%
Contains more Other +113.1%
Equal in Carbs - 27.23
Equal in Water - 71.64
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +610.5%
Contains more Fats +1471.4%
Contains more Other +113.1%
Equal in Carbs - 27.23
Equal in Water - 71.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13090.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13090.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Poi Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 26.83g Poi
Protein 2.7g 0.38g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.14g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 27.23g Poi
Calories 123kcal 112kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 0.39g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 0.4g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 16mg Poi
Iron 0.7mg 0.88mg Poi
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Poi
Phosphorus 87mg 39mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 183mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 12mg Poi
Zinc 0.37mg 0.22mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.166mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg Poi
Vitamin A 0IU 66IU Poi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 11.2mg 4mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.293mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.273mg Potato wedges
Folate 21µg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.011g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.058g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Poi
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
19%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
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.
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.