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Potato wedges vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato wedges and Fish sandwich

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 28% more than Potato wedges.
  • Fish sandwich contains 6 times less Vitamin C than Potato wedges. Potato wedges contain 11.2mg of Vitamin C, while Fish sandwich contains 1.8mg.
  • Potato wedges have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +41%
Contains more ProteinProtein +281.1%
Contains more FatsFats +465.9%
Contains more OtherOther +63.8%
~equal in Carbs ~26.69g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6034.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Fish sandwich Opinion
Calories 123kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 2.7g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 2.2g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 11.2mg 1.8mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 25.5g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 15mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 394mg 206mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.3g 3.53g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1g Potato wedges
Copper 0.075mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.37mg 0.49mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 87mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 49mg 602mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.07mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0g 0.08g Potato wedges
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 0.55g 1.949g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Fish sandwich
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
28%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.