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Potato wedges vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Welsh onion

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Welsh onion have more Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 21% more than Welsh onion.
  • Potato wedges contain 26 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Welsh onion. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Welsh onion contains only 0.056g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Potato wedges are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Onions, welsh, raw.

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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.
Potato wedges
Potato wedges
2
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8
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +74.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Potato wedges
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Welsh onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +74.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%

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.
Potato wedges
Potato wedges
3
:
7
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Potato wedges
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%
Welsh onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato wedges
Potato wedges
4
:
1
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Carbs +292.3%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Contains more Water +32.5%
Potato wedges
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Welsh onion
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Carbs +292.3%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Contains more Water +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato wedges
Potato wedges
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:
2
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2491.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.9%
Potato wedges
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Welsh onion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2491.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Welsh onion Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 4.1g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.9g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.4g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 6.5g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 34kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 2.18g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2.4g Welsh onion
Calcium 15mg 18mg Welsh onion
Iron 0.7mg 1.22mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Welsh onion
Phosphorus 87mg 49mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 212mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 17mg Welsh onion
Zinc 0.37mg 0.52mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg Welsh onion
Manganese 0.137mg Welsh onion
Selenium 0.6µg Welsh onion
Vitamin A 0IU 1160IU Welsh onion
Vitamin E 0.51mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 11.2mg 27mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.09mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.4mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.169mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.072mg Potato wedges
Folate 16µg Welsh onion
Vitamin K 193.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.067g Welsh onion
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.056g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.156g Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Welsh onion
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
61%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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)

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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.