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Potato wedges vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato wedges and Winter squash

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Winter squash have more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Winter squash is 29% higher.
  • Winter squash has 56 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Winter squash has 0.026g.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, 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 Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -98%
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 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -98%

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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
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 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +203.4%
Contains more Fats +528.6%
Contains more Carbs +188.1%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Contains more Water +30.6%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +203.4%
Contains more Fats +528.6%
Contains more Carbs +188.1%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Contains more Water +30.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5480.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5480.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Winter squash Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 6.05g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.89g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.35g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 8.85g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 37kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 3.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2.8g Winter squash
Calcium 15mg 22mg Winter squash
Iron 0.7mg 0.44mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 19mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 241mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 1mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.37mg 0.22mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.082mg Winter squash
Manganese 0.187mg Winter squash
Selenium 0.4µg Winter squash
Vitamin A 0IU 5223IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 261µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Winter squash
Vitamin C 11.2mg 9.6mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.016mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.067mg Winter squash
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.495mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.234mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.161mg Potato wedges
Folate 20µg Winter squash
Vitamin K 4.4µg Winter squash
Tryptophan 0.013mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.027mg Winter squash
Isoleucine 0.035mg Winter squash
Leucine 0.05mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.033mg Winter squash
Methionine 0.011mg Winter squash
Phenylalanine 0.035mg Winter squash
Valine 0.038mg Winter squash
Histidine 0.017mg Winter squash
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.072g Winter squash
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.026g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.147g Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Winter squash
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
38%
Winter squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
12%
Winter squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.478g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.