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Ground beef vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground beef and Mashed potato

  • Ground beef is richer than Mashed potato in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 101% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 +83.3%
Contains more Iron +632.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +2554.5%
Contains more Copper +125.7%
Contains more Selenium +2287.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Manganese +988.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +632.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +2554.5%
Contains more Copper +125.7%
Contains more Selenium +2287.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Manganese +988.9%

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 B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3457.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3457.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1346.7%
Contains more Fats +445%
Contains more Other +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.4%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +1346.7%
Contains more Fats +445%
Contains more Other +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +916.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.9%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +916.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 23.87g 1.65g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 2.82g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 241kcal 89kcal Ground beef
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0g 0.5g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 33mg 18mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 0.31mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 59mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 73mg 306mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 0.22mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.035mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.098mg Mashed potato
Selenium 19.1µg 0.8µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.015mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.015mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.08mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.07µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 1.173g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.72g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Ground beef
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
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.496g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.