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Chewing gum vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chewing gum and Mashed potato

  • Chewing gum has less Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mashed potato's daily need coverage for Sodium is 13% more.
  • Chewing gum has 132 times more Sugar than Mashed potato. Chewing gum has 66.08g of Sugar, while Mashed potato has 0.5g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chewing gum 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 less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14200%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14200%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +560.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Water +2962.3%
Contains more Other +215%
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 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 Carbs +560.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Water +2962.3%
Contains more Other +215%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +811.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +879.6%
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +811.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +879.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chewing gum Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 94.3g 13.35g Chewing gum
Protein 0g 1.65g Mashed potato
Fats 0.3g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 96.7g 14.65g Chewing gum
Calories 360kcal 89kcal Chewing gum
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 66.08g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 2.4g 1.3g Chewing gum
Calcium 0mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 0mg 0.31mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 0mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 2mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 1mg 306mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0mg 0.22mg Mashed potato
Copper 0mg 0.035mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0mg 0.098mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 0IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.015mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 0µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Chewing gum
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.577g Chewing gum
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chewing gum 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
0%
Chewing gum
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Chewing gum
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.