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Potato wedges vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Tomato different?

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat than Tomato.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 21% higher.
  • Potato wedges contain 47 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Tomato. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Tomato contains only 0.031g.
  • Potato wedges have less Sugar.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average are the varieties 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +159.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +159.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.3%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +206.8%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +555.5%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Contains more Water +38.4%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +206.8%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +555.5%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Contains more Water +38.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4580.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4580.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 2.69g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.88g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3.89g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 18kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 0.3g 2.63g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.2g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 10mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.27mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 24mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 237mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.37mg 0.17mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.059mg Tomato
Manganese 0.114mg Tomato
Vitamin A 0IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 11.2mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.037mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.019mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.594mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.089mg Tomato
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.08mg Potato wedges
Folate 15µg Tomato
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.031g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.083g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.522g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.