Broth vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broth and mashed potato different?
- Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, choline, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B12, and iron than mashed potato.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1025% higher.
- Broth contains 35 times more selenium than mashed potato. While broth contains 28µg of selenium, mashed potato contains only 0.8µg.
- Mashed potato has less sodium.
- Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than mashed potato (87).
Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fast foods, potato, mashed are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +273.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +938.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +328.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +755.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +909.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +392.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3803.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3407.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 g
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 | +644.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +233.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23875mg | 306mg | 1025% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 0.8µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.015mg | 32% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 1.65g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 1.342g | 21% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 13.4mg | 18% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 2.82g | 17% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 18mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 59mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 0.577g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 0.72g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 15mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.07µg | 10% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 89kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 1.08mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.31mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
| Folate | 32µg | 9µg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.035mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 286mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 14.65g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| 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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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
28%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)