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

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How are Potato wedges and Sweet potato different?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 107% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges contain 726 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Sweet potato. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Sweet potato contains 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 Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.69
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 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.69

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 B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.107
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.487
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.107
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.487

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Water +11%
Equal in Other - 1.35
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% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Water +11%
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092

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 Sweet 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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 17.41g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.01g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.15g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 20.71g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 90kcal Potato wedges
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 0.3g 6.48g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 15mg 38mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.7mg 0.69mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 87mg 54mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 49mg 36mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.37mg 0.32mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.487mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.286mg Potato wedges
Folate 6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.052g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.002g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.092g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Sweet 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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
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.

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.