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Potato wedges vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato wedges and potato chips

  • Potato chips are higher than potato wedges in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 52% higher.
  • Potato wedges have less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.6%
Contains more IronIron +132.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3494.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1472.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.5%
Contains more OtherOther +176.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +578.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11831.4%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 12.17g 80%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 2.2g 34.6g 50%
Saturated fat 0.55g 10.96g 47%
Copper 0.306mg 34%
Potassium 394mg 1275mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.66mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 31.1mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.451g 9.84g 21%
Calories 123kcal 536kcal 21%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 3.827mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.197mg 12%
Iron 0.7mg 1.63mg 12%
Fiber 2g 4.8g 11%
Magnesium 19mg 67mg 11%
Folate 45µg 11%
Phosphorus 87mg 165mg 11%
Protein 2.7g 7g 9%
Carbs 25.5g 52.9g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.09mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.167mg 6%
Sodium 49mg 8mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Potato wedges
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

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

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