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Potato wedges vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato wedges and Vegetable

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Vegetable have more Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Vegetable is 24% higher.
  • Vegetable has 145 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Vegetable has 0.01g.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
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 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%

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 C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
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 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.8%
Contains more Other +94%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.86
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% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.8%
Contains more Other +94%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Vegetable Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 8.69g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.86g Vegetable
Fats 2.2g 0.15g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 13.09g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 65kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 3.12g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 4.4g Vegetable
Calcium 15mg 25mg Vegetable
Iron 0.7mg 0.82mg Vegetable
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Vegetable
Phosphorus 87mg 51mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 169mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 35mg Vegetable
Zinc 0.37mg 0.49mg Vegetable
Copper 0.083mg Vegetable
Manganese 0.379mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.3µg Vegetable
Vitamin A 0IU 4277IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 214µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.38mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 11.2mg 3.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.071mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.12mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.851mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.151mg Vegetable
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.074mg Potato wedges
Folate 19µg Vegetable
Vitamin K 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.031g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.01g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.072g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges Vegetable
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
36%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.