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Mashed potato vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Pizza different?

  • Mashed potato contains less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2 than Pizza.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Selenium 35% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 Potassium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.1%
Contains more Zinc +509.1%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +267.3%
Contains more Selenium +2387.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.1%
Contains more Zinc +509.1%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +267.3%
Contains more Selenium +2387.5%

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.2%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.2%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Protein +590.3%
Contains more Fats +243.6%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Contains more Other +92.1%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Protein +590.3%
Contains more Fats +243.6%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Contains more Other +92.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +122.7%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Glucose +290%
Contains more Fructose +400%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Starch +122.7%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Glucose +290%
Contains more Fructose +400%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 1.65g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 2.82g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 14.65g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 89kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 12.1g 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0.2g 1g Pizza
Sugar 0.5g 3.58g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 18mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.31mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 59mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 286mg 172mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 598mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.035mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.098mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 0.8µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 185IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.08mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 5.9µg 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.241g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 4.465g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Pizza
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
9%
Mashed potato
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.888g)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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