Ice cream vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ice cream and mashed potato
- Ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, yet mashed potato is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ice cream is 31% higher.
- Ice cream has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.
Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 CalciumCalcium | +611.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1125% |
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 AVitamin A | +174.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +457.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +831% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1866.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 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 | +312.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +196.9% |
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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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 0.577g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.015mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Fats | 11g | 2.82g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.07µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 128mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 306mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 89kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 1.342g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0.72g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 1.65g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 14.65g | 3% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 286mg | 3% |
| Choline | 26mg | 13.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.8µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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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
18%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.213g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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