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Potato wedges vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato wedges and Seaweed

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Seaweed is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Seaweed covers your daily Iron needs 27% more than Potato wedges.
  • Seaweed contains 175 times less Vitamin B6 than Potato wedges. Potato wedges contain 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, while Seaweed contains 0.002mg.
  • Potato wedges have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +342.7%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Iron +307.1%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Zinc +232.4%
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +342.7%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Iron +307.1%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Zinc +232.4%

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 C +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +292.9%
Contains more Carbs +166.5%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +408.5%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +292.9%
Contains more Carbs +166.5%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +408.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1380.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1380.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 8.27g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.68g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.56g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 9.57g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 43kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 0.6g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.3g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.7mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 19mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 87mg 42mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 89mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 233mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.37mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 11.2mg 3mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.47mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.002mg Potato wedges
Folate 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.098g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.047g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.303g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
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 ($)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.