Winter squash vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Winter squash and Potato wedges
- Winter squash has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Potato wedges has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Winter squash is 29% higher.
- Potato wedges have 11 times less Sugar than Winter squash. Winter squash has 3.3g of Sugar, while Potato wedges have 0.3g.
Food types used in this article are Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, 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.
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Calcium
+46.7%
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Sodium
-98%
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Iron
+59.1%
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Magnesium
+46.2%
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Phosphorus
+357.9%
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Potassium
+63.5%
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Zinc
+68.2%
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Calcium
+46.7%
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Sodium
-98%
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Iron
+59.1%
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Magnesium
+46.2%
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Phosphorus
+357.9%
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Potassium
+63.5%
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Zinc
+68.2%
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+67.5%
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Vitamin C
+16.7%
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Vitamin B1
+525%
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Vitamin B3
+211.1%
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Vitamin B6
+117.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+67.5%
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Vitamin C
+16.7%
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Vitamin B1
+525%
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Vitamin B3
+211.1%
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Vitamin B6
+117.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+30.6%
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Protein
+203.4%
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Fats
+528.6%
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Carbs
+188.1%
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Other
+85.7%
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
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Water
+30.6%
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Protein
+203.4%
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Fats
+528.6%
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Carbs
+188.1%
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+85.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-86.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5480.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.147 g
Saturated Fat:
0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.102 g
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Saturated Fat
-86.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5480.8%
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.05g | 23.5g |
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| Protein | 0.89g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.35g | 2.2g |
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| Carbs | 8.85g | 25.5g |
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| Calories | 37kcal | 123kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.3g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 19mg | 87mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 394mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 5223IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 261µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 11.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.067mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 1.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.35mg |
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| Folate | 20µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.035mg |
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| Leucine | 0.05mg |
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| Lysine | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.035mg |
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| Valine | 0.038mg |
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| Histidine | 0.017mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.072g | 0.55g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.026g | 1.451g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.102g |
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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
38%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.478g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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