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Potato wedges vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Pumpkin

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Pumpkin have more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 32% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges contain 161 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pumpkin. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Pumpkin contains only 0.009g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Pumpkin, 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 Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +190%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Calcium - 15
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% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +190%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +695.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +695.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +275%
Contains more Fats +3042.9%
Contains more Carbs +420.4%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Water +37.2%
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% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +275%
Contains more Fats +3042.9%
Contains more Carbs +420.4%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Water +37.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16022.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16022.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3.8g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.72g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.07g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 4.9g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 20kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 2.08g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.1g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 15mg
Iron 0.7mg 0.57mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 9mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 30mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 230mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.23mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.091mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.2µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 0IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 11.2mg 4.7mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.031mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.078mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.413mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.044mg Potato wedges
Folate 9µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.009mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.009g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.004g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.513g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.