Potato wedges vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Potato wedges and Yam
- Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Yam is richer in Potassium, and Fiber.
- Potato wedges contain 290 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Yam. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Yam contains 0.005g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or 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.
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Iron
+34.6%
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Phosphorus
+77.6%
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Zinc
+85%
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Potassium
+70.1%
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Sodium
-83.7%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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Iron
+34.6%
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Phosphorus
+77.6%
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Zinc
+85%
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Potassium
+70.1%
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Sodium
-83.7%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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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Vitamin B2
+42.9%
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Vitamin B3
+179%
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Vitamin B6
+53.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 12.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
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Vitamin B2
+42.9%
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Vitamin B3
+179%
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Vitamin B6
+53.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 12.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+81.2%
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Fats
+1471.4%
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Other
+71.1%
Equal in Carbs - 27.48
Equal in Water - 70.13
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
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Protein
+81.2%
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Fats
+1471.4%
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+71.1%
Equal in Carbs - 27.48
Equal in Water - 70.13
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28920%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70%
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Saturated Fat
-94.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.102 g
Saturated Fat:
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.06 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28920%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70%
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Saturated Fat
-94.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.5g | 23.58g |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 1.49g |
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| Fats | 2.2g | 0.14g |
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| Carbs | 25.5g | 27.48g |
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| Calories | 123kcal | 116kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 87mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 394mg | 670mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.152mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 122IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 12.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.228mg |
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| Folate | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.55g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.451g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.06g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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