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Salsify vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salsify and Potato wedges different?

  • Salsify is richer in Vitamin B2, while Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Salsify contains 10 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. Salsify contains 2.9g of Sugar, while Potato wedges contain 0.3g.

Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Calcium +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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 B2 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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 B2 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Carbs +66%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +18.6%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Carbs +66%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.73g 2.7g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 15.36g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 68kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 2.9g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 3.1g 2g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 15mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 56mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 283mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 16mg 49mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.07mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.04mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 15µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.55g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Salsify
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.