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Apricot vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Apricot and Mashed potato

  • Apricot has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mashed potato is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mashed potato covers your daily Sodium needs 13% more than Apricot.
  • Mashed potato contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Apricots, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 Iron +25.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +122.9%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +122.9%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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 +591.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.8%
Equal in Folate - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +591.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.8%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +623.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Equal in Water - 79.62
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +623.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Equal in Water - 79.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1642.9%
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1642.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +5770%
Contains more Glucose +1085%
Contains more Fructose +370%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +5770%
Contains more Glucose +1085%
Contains more Fructose +370%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 1.4g 1.65g Mashed potato
Fats 0.39g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 11.12g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 48kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.94g 0.2g Apricot
Sugar 9.24g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 2g 1.3g Apricot
Calcium 13mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.39mg 0.31mg Apricot
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 23mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 259mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 1mg 306mg Apricot
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.078mg 0.035mg Apricot
Manganese 0.077mg 0.098mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.1µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 1279IU 185IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 43µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.42mg Apricot
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.015mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.015mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.24mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 3.3µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.577g Apricot
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apricot Mashed potato
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
16%
Apricot
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients
  2. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.