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Potato wedges vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato wedges and Summer squash

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C.
  • Potato wedges have 91 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Summer squash. While Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Summer squash has only 0.016g.
  • Potato wedges have less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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 Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
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% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
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 B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Carbs +661.2%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Water +38.6%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Carbs +661.2%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Water +38.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8968.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8968.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 2.25g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.21g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.18g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3.35g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 16kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 0.3g 2.2g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.1g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 15mg
Iron 0.7mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 38mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 262mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.37mg 0.29mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 11.2mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.048mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.487mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.218mg Potato wedges
Folate 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.016g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.089g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.506g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.