Espresso vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are espresso and mashed potato different?
- Espresso is higher in vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for espresso is 26% higher.
- Espresso contains 12 times more vitamin B2 than mashed potato. While espresso contains 0.177mg of vitamin B2, mashed potato contains only 0.015mg.
- Espresso has less sodium.
- Espresso has a lower glycemic index (0) than mashed potato (87).
Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +742.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +382.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +415.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
1.67 g
Water:
97.8 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1275% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1466.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +777.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +447.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1358.7% |
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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| Caffeine | 212mg | 0mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.207mg | 1.08mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 15mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 306mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.015mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 1.342g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 286mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Carbs | 1.67g | 14.65g | 4% |
| Calories | 9kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 1.65g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.577g | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 13.4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.028mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.67g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0g | 0.174g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
11%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso 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)