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Potato wedges vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Red potato different?

  • Potato wedges are higher than Red potato in Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11% more than Red potato.
  • Potato wedges contain 726 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Red potato. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Red potato contains 0.002g.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types were 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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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 B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.595
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 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.595

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Other - 1.29
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Other - 1.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 17.79g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.3g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.15g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 19.59g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 89kcal Potato wedges
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 0.3g 1.43g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.8g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 9mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.7mg
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 87mg 72mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 49mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.37mg 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg Red potato
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.072mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.212mg Potato wedges
Folate 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.002g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.043g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.