Potato wedges vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato wedges and sweet potatoes different?
- Potato wedges are richer in monounsaturated fat, while sweet potatoes are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- Sweet potatoes cover your daily need for vitamin A, 384% more than potato wedges.
- Potato wedges contain 726 times more monounsaturated fat than sweet potatoes. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of monounsaturated fat, while sweet potatoes contain 0.002g.
- Potato wedges are lower in sugar.
USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 ZincZinc | +15.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1366.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
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Other
~1.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72450% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.092g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 961µg | 107% |
| Manganese | 0.497mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 19.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.106mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.3g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.451g | 0.002g | 4% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.2g | 0.15g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.55g | 0.052g | 2% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 475mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 20.71g | 2% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 90kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.7g | 2.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 6.48g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 1.487mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.