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Potato wedges vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Taco salad

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, while Taco salad have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 18% more than Taco salad.
  • Potato wedges contain 6 times more Vitamin C than Taco salad. While Potato wedges contain 11.2mg of Vitamin C, Taco salad contains only 1.8mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato wedges are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +546.7%
Contains more IronIron +64.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.6%

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% 18% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.4%
Contains more FatsFats +239.1%
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%
~equal in Water ~72.35g

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +765.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Taco salad Opinion
Calories 123kcal 141kcal Taco salad
Protein 2.7g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 2.2g 7.46g Taco salad
Vitamin C 11.2mg 1.8mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 11.91g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 11.91g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 26mg Taco salad
Calcium 15mg 97mg Taco salad
Potassium 394mg 210mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Sugar 0.3g Taco salad
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Copper 0.113mg Taco salad
Zinc 0.37mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 87mg 72mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 385mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.24mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.11mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Folate 42µg Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 0.55g 3.446g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.883g Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Taco salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Potato wedges
19%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.896g)
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

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.