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

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Potato flour

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin C, while Potato flour have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Potato flour covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 32% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges contain 3 times more Vitamin C than Potato flour. While Potato wedges contain 11.2mg of Vitamin C, Potato flour contains only 3.8mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Potato flour.

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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 less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Potassium +154.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.9%
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 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Potassium +154.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.7%
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 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +547.1%
Contains more Water +947.5%
Contains more Protein +155.6%
Contains more Carbs +225.9%
Contains more Other +141.5%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more Fats +547.1%
Contains more Water +947.5%
Contains more Protein +155.6%
Contains more Carbs +225.9%
Contains more Other +141.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18037.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18037.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Potato flour Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 77.2g Potato flour
Protein 2.7g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 2.2g 0.34g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 83.1g Potato flour
Calories 123kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Sugar 0.3g 3.52g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 15mg 65mg Potato flour
Iron 0.7mg 1.38mg Potato flour
Magnesium 19mg 65mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 87mg 168mg Potato flour
Potassium 394mg 1001mg Potato flour
Sodium 49mg 55mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.37mg 0.54mg Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg Potato flour
Selenium 1.1µg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 11.2mg 3.8mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.051mg Potato flour
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg Potato flour
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.008g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.15g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges Potato flour
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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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 ($)

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 flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.