Potato wedges vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato wedges and potato salad
- Potato wedges have more vitamin B6 and phosphorus; however, potato salad has more monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for potato salad is 23% higher.
- Potato salad has 2 times less vitamin B6 than potato wedges. Potato wedges have 0.35mg of vitamin B6, while potato salad has 0.141mg.
- Potato wedges are lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +272.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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Protein
~2.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3563.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 3.737g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 529mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.141mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 2.2g | 8.2g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 11.17g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55g | 1.429g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.451g | 2.48g | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 143kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 2.68g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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