Chocolate vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate and mashed potato
- Mashed potato contains less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than chocolate.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 110% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 32 times less saturated fat than chocolate. Chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, while mashed potato contains 0.577g.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.
The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +873.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2487.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2837.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +813.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +249.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1348% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
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 EVitamin E | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.035mg | 110% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.31mg | 96% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.577g | 82% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.098mg | 57% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 2.82g | 44% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 15mg | 31% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 89kcal | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.3g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.72g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 59mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 14.65g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 306mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 286mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.07µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 4.88g | 1.65g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 5.9µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.08mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 1.342g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.174g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 1.146g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +195.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1009.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +317.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +8108.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | +1225% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +46150% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
