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Nougat vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nougat and Mashed potato

  • Nougat is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Mashed potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Nougat covers your daily Vitamin E needs 16% more than Mashed potato.
  • Nougat contains 10 times more Vitamin B2 than Mashed potato. While Nougat contains 0.148mg of Vitamin B2, Mashed potato contains only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mashed potato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, nougat, with almonds 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 Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +90.3%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +282.9%
Contains more Manganese +210.2%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +90.3%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +282.9%
Contains more Manganese +210.2%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59

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.
Nougat
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Contains more Vitamin E +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +18400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
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 E +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +18400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Contains more Fats +68.9%
Contains more Water +3603.3%
Contains more Other +173.9%
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Contains more Fats +68.9%
Contains more Water +3603.3%
Contains more Other +173.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 13.35g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 1.65g Nougat
Fats 1.67g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 92.39g 14.65g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 89kcal Nougat
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 44.97g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 3.3g 1.3g Nougat
Calcium 32mg 18mg Nougat
Iron 0.59mg 0.31mg Nougat
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Nougat
Phosphorus 55mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 105mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 33mg 306mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 0.22mg Nougat
Copper 0.134mg 0.035mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg 0.098mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 0.8µg Nougat
Vitamin A 1IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.42mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.015mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.015mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.06mg Nougat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 5µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
10%
Nougat
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.