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Red potato vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Red potato and Potato wedges different?

  • Potato wedges are higher than Red potato in Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11% more than Red potato.

Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were 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 Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Equal in Other - 1.3
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.2%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Red potato Potato wedges
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.3g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.15g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 19.59g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 89kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.8g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 9mg 15mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.7mg
Magnesium 28mg 19mg Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 545mg 394mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 49mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.37mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg Red potato
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 12.6mg 11.2mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.04mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 1.54mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.55g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato Potato wedges
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
17%
Red potato
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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.

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/nutrients
  2. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.