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Vegetable vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Vegetable and Potato wedges

  • Vegetable has more Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato wedges has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Vegetable is 24% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 10 times less Sugar than Vegetable. Vegetable has 3.12g of Sugar, while Potato wedges have 0.3g.

Food types used in this article are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%

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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.8%
Contains more Other +94%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 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 +21.9%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.8%
Contains more Other +94%
Equal in Protein - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 8.69g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.86g 2.7g Vegetable
Fats 0.15g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 13.09g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 65kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 3.12g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 4.4g 2g Vegetable
Calcium 25mg 15mg Vegetable
Iron 0.82mg 0.7mg Vegetable
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Vegetable
Phosphorus 51mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 169mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 35mg 49mg Vegetable
Zinc 0.49mg 0.37mg Vegetable
Copper 0.083mg Vegetable
Manganese 0.379mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.3µg Vegetable
Vitamin A 4277IU 0IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 214µg 0µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.38mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 3.2mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.04mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.151mg Vegetable
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 19µg Vegetable
Vitamin K 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.031g 0.55g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vegetable 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
36%
Vegetable
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.