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

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What are the main differences between Russet potato and Potato wedges?

  • Russet potato has less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges.
  • Russet potato has 2 times more Magnesium than Potato wedges. Russet potato has 30mg of Magnesium, while Potato wedges have 19mg.

We used Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
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 B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35
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% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1592.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 68.3
Equal in Other - 1.3
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 Fats +1592.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 68.3
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russet potato Potato wedges
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.63g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.13g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 21.44g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 97kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.3g 2g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 15mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 0.7mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 19mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 550mg 394mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 49mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg Russet potato
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.04mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.55g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.518g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 ($)

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.