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Fruit preserves vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fruit preserves and mashed potato?

  • Fruit preserves are richer in vitamin C and copper, while mashed potato is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mashed potato's daily need coverage for sodium is 12% higher.
  • Mashed potato is lower in sugar.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index (87) than fruit preserves (51).

We used Jams and preserves and Fast foods, potato, mashed types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +58.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +271.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.015mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 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 CarbsCarbs +370%
Contains more ProteinProtein +345.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3928.6%
Contains more WaterWater +161.3%
Contains more OtherOther +447.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
22% 27% 51%
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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1794.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Mashed potato DV% diff.
Carbs 68.86g 14.65g 18%
Sodium 32mg 306mg 12%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.342g 9%
Calories 278kcal 89kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.12mg 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.035mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 1.08mg 7%
Potassium 77mg 286mg 6%
Phosphorus 19mg 59mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.015mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Fats 0.07g 2.82g 4%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.577g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Protein 0.37g 1.65g 3%
Magnesium 4mg 15mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.098mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.42mg 2%
Selenium 2µg 0.8µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.038g 0.72g 2%
Iron 0.49mg 0.31mg 2%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.22mg 1%
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g 1%
Folate 11µg 9µg 1%
Choline 10.2mg 13.4mg 1%
Net carbs 67.76g 13.35g N/A
Calcium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 48.5g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Mashed potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Fruit preserves
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.