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Blueberry pie vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between blueberry pie and mashed potato

  • Blueberry pie is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet mashed potato is higher in potassium and vitamin B6.
  • Blueberry pie covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12749% more than mashed potato.
  • Blueberry pie contains 9 times more selenium than mashed potato. While blueberry pie contains 7.4µg of selenium, mashed potato contains only 0.8µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mashed potato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of blueberry pie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, blueberry, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.1% 4.4% 46% 22% 5.5% 13% 24% 39% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +296.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +825%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +472%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.22mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 38250% 30% 22% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1019900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 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 ProteinProtein +63.6%
Contains more FatsFats +322%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.7%
Contains more WaterWater +55.5%
Contains more OtherOther +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.121 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.08 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +611.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry pie Mashed potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.015mg 12749%
Fats 11.9g 2.82g 14%
Iron 1.23mg 0.31mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.08g 1.342g 12%
Selenium 7.4µg 0.8µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.121g 0.72g 11%
Saturated fat 2.911g 0.577g 11%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.098mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.015mg 9%
Calories 245kcal 89kcal 8%
Potassium 50mg 286mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.12mg 7%
Carbs 33.5g 14.65g 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Sodium 185mg 306mg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 43µg 5%
Copper 0.067mg 0.035mg 4%
Folate 23µg 9µg 4%
Phosphorus 30mg 59mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 15mg 2%
Protein 2.7g 1.65g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.194mg 1.08mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 13.35g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.179mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.046mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0%
Valine 0.108mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry pie Mashed potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2949%
Blueberry pie
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Blueberry pie
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.334g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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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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. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/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.