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Marble cake vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between marble cake and mashed potato?

  • Marble cake is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B2, folate, and fiber, while mashed potato is higher in vitamin B6.
  • Marble cake's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 31% higher.
  • Mashed potato has 12 times less vitamin B1 than marble cake. Marble cake has 0.181mg of vitamin B1, while mashed potato has 0.015mg.
  • Mashed potato is lower in saturated fat.

We used Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +322.2%
Contains more IronIron +422.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%

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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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 EVitamin E +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +197.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 ProteinProtein +106.1%
Contains more FatsFats +314.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +442.7%
Contains more OtherOther +82.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2468.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +559.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Mashed potato DV% diff.
Phosphorus 275mg 59mg 31%
Carbs 79.5g 14.65g 22%
Calories 416kcal 89kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 1.342g 16%
Iron 1.62mg 0.31mg 16%
Fats 11.7g 2.82g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.015mg 14%
Copper 0.135mg 0.035mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 0.72g 10%
Saturated fat 2.45g 0.577g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.015mg 9%
Sodium 519mg 306mg 9%
Folate 36µg 9µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.12mg 7%
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g 6%
Calcium 76mg 18mg 6%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 43µg 5%
Potassium 123mg 286mg 5%
Protein 3.4g 1.65g 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.42mg 3%
Selenium 2.6µg 0.8µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 1.08mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.9µg 3%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.098mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 2%
Choline 4.5mg 13.4mg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 76.6g 13.35g N/A
Sugar 35.71g 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
13%
Marble cake
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. 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.