Malt vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between malt and mashed potato?
- Malt is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and calcium; however, mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Malt's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 15% more.
- Mashed potato contains 12 times less vitamin B2 than malt. Malt contains 0.184mg of vitamin B2, while mashed potato contains 0.015mg.
- Mashed potato has less saturated fat.
- Malt has a lower glycemic index (59) than mashed potato (87).
We used Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Fast foods, potato, mashed types 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 CalciumCalcium | +444.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +575% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +317% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1866.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
3.29 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
81.34 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.5% |
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Water
~79.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.208 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 | +14.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +545.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.07µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 306mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 0.8µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 1.342g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.883g | 0.577g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 1.08mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 286mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 1.65g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 43µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 3.29g | 2.82g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 14.65g | 1% |
| Calories | 85kcal | 89kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.7g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.68g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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 |
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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
13%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.306g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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