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Dough vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dough and Mashed potato different?

  • Mashed potato contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Copper, and Zinc than Dough.
  • Dough covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 58% more than Mashed potato.
  • Dough has 36 times more Selenium than Mashed potato. Dough has 28.6µg of Selenium, while Mashed potato has 0.8µg.
  • Mashed potato contains less Sodium.

Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Fast foods, potato, mashed types were 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 Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +1161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +372.7%
Contains more Copper +334.3%
Contains more Manganese +488.8%
Contains more Selenium +3475%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +1161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +372.7%
Contains more Copper +334.3%
Contains more Manganese +488.8%
Contains more Selenium +3475%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%

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.
Dough
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346%
Contains more Folate +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +18400%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +742.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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 B1 +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346%
Contains more Folate +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +18400%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +742.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +551.5%
Contains more Carbs +254.1%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Water +141.3%
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +551.5%
Contains more Carbs +254.1%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Water +141.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.577
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.577

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +265.5%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +155%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
96%
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 Starch +265.5%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +155%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 13.35g Dough
Protein 10.75g 1.65g Dough
Fats 2.42g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 51.88g 14.65g Dough
Calories 272kcal 89kcal Dough
Starch 44.23g 12.1g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 0.2g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 2.2g 1.3g Dough
Calcium 52mg 18mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 0.31mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 59mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 602mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 1.04mg 0.22mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.035mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.098mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 0.8µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.015mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.015mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 1.08mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 123µg 9µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 0.7µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.105g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.577g Dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
43%
Dough
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.